Mechanical Maintenance Technician - Bioresources

NVQ Level 3: Circa £49,440 starting salary (£42,992 for candidates with NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical/Engineering Subject + 15% Shift Allowance)

NVQ Level 2: 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: Northampton

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
• Generous double match pension – contribute 7% and Anglian Water will contribute 14%, giving a total contribution of 21%
• 24-hour Virtual GP service for you and your household
• 26 days annual leave – rising with length of service and the ability to buy more
• Life assurance (up to 8 x salary)
• Personal accident cover (up to 5 x salary)
• Excellent family friendly policies, such as 26 weeks full pay for maternity / adoption leave, as well as 4 weeks paid paternity / partner leave. Opportunity for shared parental pay
• Bonus scheme
• Flexible benefits and working culture to support your wellbeing and lifestyle.

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 and 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 & can use every drop of their potential.

Closing Date: 08/07/26