Electrical Mechanical Maintenance Technician
Ready for a role where every day is different?
We’re on the lookout for a skilled Electrical / Mechanical Maintenance Technician to play a crucial role in keeping our water treatment works, booster sites, reservoirs, and towers running smoothly. If you love problem‑solving, hands‑on technical work, and collaborating with a talented team, this could be the perfect fit.
Why join us?
This isn’t just about fixing things—it’s about making a real impact on the quality and reliability of water supply in the region. From climbing water towers to diagnosing faults in electrical panels, your expertise will keep vital systems running.
A Day in the Life of a Production Technician where no two days are the same:
- Climb water towers for inspections
- Diagnose and repair a pump failure
- Investigate an electrical fault inside a control panel
- Carry out routine calibrations on critical equipment
- Take a reservoir out of supply for essential maintenance
- Expect a mix of planned work and unexpected challenges – it keeps things exciting!
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Perform electrical & mechanical fault‑finding, repairs, and maintenance on critical water treatment infrastructure.
- Interrogate PLC systems and get hands‑on with complex treatment processes.
- Conduct planned and preventative maintenance to reduce breakdowns and improve efficiency.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot faults to keep downtime to a minimum.
- Collaborate with the production team and other departments to ensure seamless operations.
- Ensure compliance with water quality and health & safety regulations.
What We’re Looking For:
- City and Guilds Electrical Installation Level 3 or equivalent.
- Proven experience in a maintenance engineering role.
- Strong electrical and/or mechanical fault‑finding and diagnostic skills.
- Knowledge of PLCs, motors, mechanical/control systems, and the ability to interpret electrical schematic or pneumatic/PID/engineering drawings.
- Understanding of health & safety regulations.
- A positive, adaptable attitude as you’ll be tackling new challenges daily.
If you do not have this, don’t worry. We’re committed to invest in our teams and offer a development training package, starting on an 80% salary, increasing to 100% dependant on passing the required qualifications.
Location: Stort region – Saffron Walden / Harlow
Advert Closing Date: 30/7/26
What’s In It for You?
- Up to £51,851 salary (includes a 1-in-5 standby payment of £6,611).
- Company van + fuel card.
- Full uniform and equipment provided.
- Operational hours: Mon‑Thu 08:00‑16:00, Fri 08:00‑15:30.
- Learning & development opportunities, including mentoring and formal training.
- Annual bonus scheme based on company performance.
- 24 days’ annual leave (rising with service) + option to buy up to 5 extra days.
- Additional ‘Celebration Day’ – take time off for a special occasion that matters to you.
- Pension scheme: We’ll double your contributions (up to 12%).
- Family‑friendly policies, including enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and fertility support.
- Wellbeing support, including mental health resources and medical discounts.
- Volunteering days: Up to 4 paid days per year to give back to the community.
- Life Assurance for peace of mind.
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