Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Salary & Progression

Starting salary:

• £38,000 for candidates with NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent in Mechanical/Engineering Subject)
• £34,000 for candidates with NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent in Mechanical/Engineering Subject)

Clear progression opportunities to earn up to £44,000 with further training and experience.

All PPE, tools, and fuel card provided.

Contract
:
Permanent full‑time, with flexibility for part‑time, 37 hours, 5‑day working pattern including some weekends.

Location
:
Southend and surrounding areas.

Are you passionate about joining a fantastic team dedicated to making a positive, direct impact on the environment and the communities we serve?

• Personal private health care including physiotherapy
• 24‑hour Virtual GP service for you and your household
• 25 days annual leave – rising with length of service
• Competitive pension scheme – Anglian Water double‑matches your contributions up to 6%
• Business use of company van + access to tools and all uniform and PPE
• Bonus scheme
• Flexible benefits and working culture to support your wellbeing and lifestyle
• Life Assurance at 8 times your salary
• Personal Accident cover – up to 5 times your salary
• Lots of great discounts
• Paid time off when you’re physically and mentally unwell
• Excellent Family Leave package – enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave policies

Get ready to make a difference and join us as a maintenance technician, responsible for carrying out general repairs, investigating and rectifying faults and completing scheduled maintenance to ensure the reliability of our assets. This role is not just about doing a job, it has a real purpose; it’s about protecting our environment.

With support from a collaborative team, you will develop your commercial and/or industrial experience with assets such as electrical control panels, motor testing, level control equipment and instrumentation, inverters, including some small‑scale domestic work. Experience working with mechanical control systems, telemetry systems, pumps, gearboxes and general mechanical/electrical plant maintenance would also be advantageous. This role is vital and will have a direct impact on the environment and communities that we serve.

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• Obtained an NVQ level 2 or 3 (mechanical/engineering) qualification (or equivalent) and/or completed a relevant apprenticeship
• Hold a full UK driving licence

We welcome everyone! As an equal‑opportunity employer, we consider all qualified applicants, no matter their gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We hire and nurture based on merit and a shared passion for making positive impacts. Our commitment is to foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong and can use every drop of their potential.

Closing date
: 01/03/26

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