Mechanical Maintenance Technician - Bioresources

Overview

Circa £49,440 starting salary (£42,992 Basic for candidates with NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical/Engineering Subject + 15% Shift Allowance). Circa £44,237 starting salary (£38,467 basic for candidates with NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Mechanical/Engineering Subject + 15% Shift Allowance). Opportunity for pay progression up to £52,000 basic with training. Permanent, Full-time, 40.25 hours over an extended 7-day shift pattern + Overtime.

Location:

Ipswich.

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. Build a water industry for the future.

• Carry out general repairs, investigate faults and rectify issues on assets to maintain reliability.
• Complete scheduled maintenance and inspections on electrical control panels, motor testing, level control equipment and instrumentation, inverters, and small-scale domestic work.
• Work with mechanical control systems, telemetry systems, pumps, gearboxes and general mechanical/electrical plant maintenance.
• Collaborate with a team to develop commercial and industrial experience with relevant assets.

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 (mechanical/engineering) qualification or equivalent, or completed relevant apprenticeship.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.

• 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 contributions up to 7% (21% total)
• Bonus scheme
• Flexible benefits and working culture to support wellbeing and lifestyle
• Life Assurance at 8 times salary
• Personal Accident cover – up to 5 times salary
• Discounts on various products and services
• Paid time off when you’re physically and mentally unwell
• Excellent Family Leave package – enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave policies

Closing date: 21/07/26