At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead maintenance activities and drive improvements in operational efficiency.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking water company committed to sustainability.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, private healthcare, generous pension, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on essential services while developing your career.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 3/4 in maintenance and practical experience in fault finding.
The predicted salary is between 47500 - 52500 £ per year.
Salary: Circa £50,000, depending on skills and experience
Company van
Full time, with flexibility for part-time
37 hours a week, permanent
Location: Chelmsford and Basildon
Private health care
Double-matched pension (21% total contribution)
Virtual GP service for you and your household
Life assurance at 8 times salary
What will you be doing?
The Lead Maintenance Engineer will play a pivotal role in the oversight and delivery of critical maintenance activities, with a particular focus on process safety critical tasks. The role is responsible for delivering a comprehensive maintenance programme across designated sites, including time-based, condition-based, and performance based interventions through the local maintenance teams and designated framework contractors, while driving improvements that reduce asset downtime and increase asset availability. You will also play a key role in aligning planned work with local shutdowns to improve efficiency in the delivery of planned, condition-based, and performance-based maintenance activities. We are seeking an individual who thrives in a collaborative environment and possesses strong communication skills to effectively liaise with a wide range of teams.
You will:
- Drive improvements in the performance and efficiency of operational assets and maintenance activities within the assigned area.
- Ensure the effective day-to-day delivery of planned and reactive maintenance work.
- Own the design, development, and optimisation of Condition-Based Monitoring (CBM) routes and associated alerts.
- Ensure all safety critical equipment maintenance activities are completed on time and in line with compliance requirements.
- Provide mechanical and electrical technical support to Maintenance Managers and their teams. Lead and undertake project work within the area, including initiatives to reduce operating costs and optimise mechanical and electrical asset performance.
What does it take to be a Lead Maintenance Engineer?
- Possess a NVQ Level 3/4 or equivalent in a relevant maintenance discipline is essential.
- Proven practical experience of fault finding and improvement of mechanical and electrical assets through Planned Preventative Maintenance and strong Root Cause Analysis skills.
- Good understanding of Contractor management and MOC policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of Water Recycling processes and associated Health and Safety requirements knowledge is essential.
- Flexible approach to work as the sites operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
- Ability to work autonomously.
- Advocate of collaboration.
- Forward thinking and pro-active individual.
- Full UK driving license.
As a valued employee, you’ll be entitled to:
- Personal private health care.
- Life assurance (up to 8 x salary).
- Personal accident cover (up to 5 x salary).
- Double-matched pension (maximum 7% employee / 14% employer contribution). Opportunity for AVC.
- 26 days annual leave – rising with length of service and the ability to buy more.
- 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 to support your wellbeing and lifestyle.
If you are interested in adding value to our team and progressing your career with us, please apply today!
Closing date: Sunday 14th June
Lead Maintenance Engineer Chelmsford, Essex Posted 1 day ago employer: Anglian Water Group Ltd.
Anglian Water is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and development. With competitive benefits such as private healthcare, a generous pension scheme, and flexible working options, employees are empowered to thrive both personally and professionally in the vibrant locations of Chelmsford and Basildon. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a rewarding career in a company that values diversity and inclusivity.
