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Senior Operations Technician Screens


Job Location:

Thetford - UK

Yearly Salary: GBP 62400 - 62400
Posted: 23 September 2026 (10 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 21 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Salary: Circa 48880 depending on skills and experience overtime

Clear progression opportunities to earn up to 62400Basic with further training and experience

Company Van all PPE tools and fuel card provided

Permanent:Full Time 37 hours per weekwith flexibility for part time

X2 PositionsCoveringareas that include but not limited to; Peterborough Cambridge Milton Keynes Northampton Lincolnshire Norwich Ipswich Colchester


What you will be doing


This is a fantastic opportunity to join a newly created Proactive Screens Team helping shape the future of inlet screen maintenance across Anglian Water.

Reporting directly to theProactive Screens Manageryoullplay a key role in improving the reliabilitysafetyand performance of critical Water Recycling assets. Working across treatment works and pumping stationsyoulllead by example provide technicalexpertiseand support the development of technicians within the team.

This role offers the opportunity to work on specialist mechanical equipment influence maintenance standards and helpestablisha new proactive approach to asset reliability across the region. You will alsobe responsible forplanning and coordinating maintenance activities proactively managingworkloadsand helping to control maintenance backlogs across the asset base. Working closely with suppliersmanufacturersand specialist contractorsyoullsupport the development of spares strategies improve partsavailabilityand build strong working relationships that help drive reliabilityefficiencyand continuous improvement across the service.


Key tasks include:

  • Developencourageand foster good and safe working practices and workin accordance withthe Companys safety rules at all times
  • Manage available resource to ensure allmaintenancework is delivered within agreed level of service.
  • Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure all actions are achieved on service completion.
  • Drive continuous improvement of process and service through implementation ofnew ideas/equipment
  • Provide expert support tomonitorand coach field resources in techniques/equipment used for the service and maintenance of treatment processes and asset.

What does it take to be a Senior Operations Technician

  • Full driving licence
  • Ideally a strong Mechanical/Electrical/Engineering backgroundpossessingthe necessary NVQ/C&GLevel 3qualifications in that field(Essential)
  • Demonstrate experience and awareness of Health and Safety within an operational environment
  • Ability to adapt communication style (both written and verbal) to suit a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
  • Demonstrate customer service skills and ability to deal with customers in an empathetic and professional manner
  • Knowledge or understanding ofinlet screens and a basic understanding of water recyclingprocesses would be beneficial
  • Experience with Coaching and mentoring team members
  • In this role you must be able to work within a confined space and at height without toharness weight limits your maximum weight cannot bein excess of113 kilogramsand you will be expected to complete relevant occupational health checks including Hand-arm Vibration (HAV)

We invest in our people - as a valued employeeyoullbe entitled to:

  • Personal private health care
  • Generous double match pension contribute 7% and Anglian Water will contribute 14% giving a total contribution of 21%
  • 24-hour Virtual GP service for you and your household
  • 26 days annual leave rising with length ofservice and the ability to buy more
  • Life assurance (up to 8 x salary)
  • Personal accident cover (up to 5 x salary)
  • 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 and working culture to support your wellbeingand lifestyle.

Inclusion at Anglian Water


Join us and make a difference. Our customers come from a wide range of backgrounds and we think our workplace should reflect that. We are committed to making sure all our colleagues feel they belong and are supported to succeed. Together with our fellow water companies we are committed to the Social Mobility Pledge; we are also a signatory to Business in the Communitys Race at Work charter; we hold the Armed Forces Gold Covenant for Employers; we are an accredited Disability Confident employer and we play a leading part in the Womens Utility Network.


Closing date:27/09/26

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Required Experience:

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