- Junior
- Escritório em Colchester
Circa £40,000 - £46,000 per annum (Dependent on Skills & Experience)
Permanent
Full time, 37 hours per week
Colchester, Essex
Shape the Future of Asset Reliability
Are you a hands-on engineer with a passion for problem-solving and continuous improvement? Do you thrive in a workshop environment where technical skills, teamwork, and customer focus are key?
We’re looking for a proactive Maintenance Workshop Technician to join our Water Recycling Maintenance Services team and play a vital role in optimising and maintaining our critical assets.
As a Maintenance Workshop Technician, you’ll be responsible for designing, machining, fabricating, and welding both new and existing assets to reduce operational costs and improve equipment reliability. You’ll work closely with the Workshop Team and internal customers to deliver high-quality solutions, drive efficiencies, and support best practice across our operations.
This is a varied and rewarding role that blends technical engineering, problem-solving, and collaboration.
Key responsibilities:
Carry out service, repair, refurbishment, and fabrication work on assets (e.g., gearboxes, pumps, screens)
Machine new parts to required tolerances using lathes, milling machines, and drills
Design and fabricate bespoke parts as needed
Conduct root cause analysis and recommend solutions for recurring equipment issues
Support performance monitoring and suggest process improvements
Deputise for the Maintenance Workshop Supervisor when required
Assist with workshop inspections and routine maintenance checks
Ensure compliance with Health & Safety procedures and policies
Mentor new employees and apprentices, and share technical knowledge
What does it take to be a Maintenance Workshop Technician?
Qualifications & Experience:
Completed engineering apprenticeship or equivalent NVQ level
ONC/BTEC or City & Guilds Parts 1 and 2 (or equivalent)
Proven experience in an industrial/workshop environment
Strong knowledge of pumps, gearboxes, and plant equipment maintenance
Competent in using lathes, milling machines, and radial drills
SAP and IRIS knowledge (desirable)
Skills & Knowledge:
High standard of machining, fabrication, and welding skills
Excellent IT, organisational, and administrative skills
Strong written and verbal communication
Key Behaviours:
Honest, driven, and customer-focused
Proactive with a “can do” attitude
Committed to continuous improvement and efficiency
As a valued employee, you’ll be entitled to:
Full private healthcare with no excess
25 days leave, rising with service + Bank Holidays, with flexibility for religious holidays
A flexible working culture
Competitive pension scheme – we double-match your contributions up to 6% (18% Combined)
Life Assurance at eight times your salary
Personal Accident cover – up to 5x your salary
Bonus Scheme
Discounts and flexible benefits to support your wellbeing
Paid time off for physical and mental health
Excellent Family Leave package
Why Anglian Water?
Anglian Water is a company that cares – about our people, our environment, and our customers. We’re proud to offer a collaborative, innovative, and inspiring workplace where you can make a real impact. We’re constantly exploring new ways to meet our customers’ needs and support sustainable growth across our region.
Closing Date: 2nd November 2025
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