Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Location: Various

Hours: Monday to Friday + Out-of-Hours Standby Rota (including weekends)

About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Maintenance Technician to join our clients operations team, following their successful bid to manage a large wastewater contract. Reporting to the Regional Operations Manager, you will be responsible for the successful completion of routine, reactive, and remedial maintenance across operational sites. You will play a key role in ensuring all work is carried out safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

You will also participate in an out-of-hours emergency standby rota, attending call-outs promptly and carrying out repairs to maintain compliance and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out daily routine maintenance on a variety of treatment facilities, including cleaning, sampling, and general maintenance tasks
• Perform repairs and replacements on a wide range of pumping and treatment plant assets
• Undertake fault finding on mechanical systems, demonstrating a strong “first-time fix” approach
• Respond to emergency and planned recovery work as required
• Conduct confined space entries, including plant repairs and tank cleaning when necessary
• Work closely with your Manager and Delivery Technician to identify and implement optimisation opportunities, helping to reduce operational costs
• Assist in planning daily routes to ensure efficiency and productivity
• Maintain excellent Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) standards at all times
• Provide accurate and timely feedback to Head Office via PDA, phone, email, teleconference, and photographic reporting

Skills & Experience Required

• Experience working with a broad range of water and wastewater treatment technologies
• Knowledge of water and wastewater pumping systems
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety practices, with a demonstrable safety-first approach
• Good knowledge of environmental legislation
• Hands-on experience in routine maintenance, sampling, and mechanical repair work
• Full, valid driving licence

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Company vehicle and tools
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Supportive team environment

If you are a motivated technician with a strong work ethic and a commitment to safety and quality, we’d love to hear from you.  Please send a cv to jack@wasterecruit.com or call 01252 353080 quoting reference M9648

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