Lubrication Technician in Crewe

The Role

As a Lubrication Technician, you will deliver lubrication best practice across our wastewater asset base. Working largely independently, you will plan and manage your own daily activities, ensuring assets are cared for safely, effectively and consistently across multiple sites. Most tasks will be carried out alone, with occasional two‑person activities, and you will collaborate when required with process controllers, field service engineers and the wider maintenance team.

Key Accountabilities

You will be responsible for delivering an effective lubrication service across assets identified within the maintenance strategy. You will carry out lubrication activities on wastewater operational sites, ensuring work is completed to the required standard and confirmed at the correct frequencies. Your responsibilities will also include:

• Completing minor remedial work on lubrication systems, including adjustments and improvements, in line with your competence and training
• Carrying out detailed human senses inspections during site visits and raising follow‑on work where required
• Defining and updating alternative components within the corporate asset register to ensure appropriate lubrication tasks are deployed
• Managing lubricant and material stock levels within local oil stores
• Storing and disposing of oil‑contaminated waste safely and correctly
• Ensuring all lubricants are stored and handled in line with United Utilities best practice
• Using predictive technologies to analyse, trend and condition grease‑critical assets where identified by the central maintenance strategy
• Taking and submitting lubricant samples for analysis when required
• Reviewing and understanding sample results, determining the appropriate course of action and completing or raising further work as needed

Skills & Experience

To be considered for this role, you will need five GCSEs including Maths and English at grade C or 4 to 9 or equivalent, along with practical lubrication experience and a background in maintenance or mechanical engineering. You will also bring:

• A self‑motivated and self‑directed approach, with the confidence to work independently and take ownership of your work
• Strong organisation and self‑management skills, enabling you to plan, prioritise and deliver your workload effectively across multiple sites
• Clear and confident communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with process controllers, field service engineers and other stakeholders
• An awareness of the Water Industry and how it operates
• A proactive and logical approach to problem solving, with the ability to identify issues early and take appropriate action

Why This Role

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to build autonomy, develop specialist technical skills and gain wide exposure across wastewater operations. You will be trusted to manage your own work, supported by a strong team and equipped with the tools and resources, including a company car, to do the job well. It is an ideal role for someone looking to grow their expertise, increase their visibility and make a tangible impact on asset performance.

Competitive salary and excellent benefits package:

• 26 days’ holiday (rising to 30 with service) plus bank holidays
• Up to 14% employer pension contribution (21% combined)
• Up to 10.5% annual bonus
• Private medical care
• Gym discounts, EV car scheme, ShareBuy and flexible benefits package
• Hybrid working to support work‑life balance
• Professional development, training and career progression

If you are organised, motivated and ready to take ownership of a critical role within United Utilities, we encourage you to apply and take the next step in your development.