Mechanical Maintenance Technician (Preventative Team)
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list. Ineligible if it's SOC 8134
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 5223 (65% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and NWG (Northumbrian Water Group) is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Possible 5223 (Metal working production and maintenance fitters) · 65% match
- Ineligible 8134 (Water and sewerage plant operatives) · 20% match
- Possible 3113 (Engineering technicians) · 7% match
Ask NWG (Northumbrian Water Group) what the duties are.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5223 Metal working production and maintenance fitters Most likely code | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
8134 Water and sewerage plant operatives Also possible | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
3113 Engineering technicians Also possible | £33,400 | £34,000 | £38,300 | £42,500 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
About the role
We’re excited to launch a new Wastewater Screens and Sewage Pumping Station Preventative Maintenance Team at Northumbrian Water, and we’re looking for skilled Mechanical Technicians to be part of this forward-thinking initiative.
Based from our Broken Scar, Darlington facility, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining and improving the performance of our assets across the North East.
This is a unique opportunity to join a newly formed team focused on proactive maintenance, fault diagnosis, and condition-based servicing of Screens and SPS assets. You’ll help reduce downtime and improve plant availability, making a real impact on operational reliability.
What Makes This Role Different?
- No Regular Standby Rota: This role is not part of the standard out-of-hours standby rota. However, we value flexibility and welcome individuals who are willing to support in exceptional circumstances
- Mobile Role - You’ll be equipped with a company van and tools, with the flexibility to start and end your day from home when work demands allow
- Specialist Development: Once qualified, you’ll have the opportunity to complete up to three additional technical modules, each rewarded with a £1,500 payment - a great way to deepen your expertise and boost your earnings. There is an expectation that you can achieve a minimum of 2 modules within 3 years
- Diverse Equipment Exposure: Our wide range of assets offers a unique chance to specialise in areas such as condition-based maintenance and preventative diagnostics
You will be a time served Mechanical Technician educated to at least ONC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering. You will have a maintenance background in reactive breakdowns and planned work, and you will manage your time efficiently with minimal supervision. You will be experienced in reading and finding faults from Mechanical drawings, identify the source and replacing faulty components.
We are looking for candidates with a can-do attitude, willingness to learn and explore new ways of working. A hands-on practical approach and keen eye for identifying the route cause whilst investigating problems and implementing solutions is essential as it is a large part of this role.
You’ll have excellent communication skills and be a team player with. A strong Health and Safety ethic is an important part of our Everybody Home Safe Everyday culture.
A full, UK driving license is essential for this role.
This is a safety or security critical role and as a condition of a formal offer of employment you’ll be required to undergo a drug and alcohol test after the job offer has been made. This will be prior to or within four weeks of their start date.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with NWG (Northumbrian Water Group), so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Metal working production and maintenance fitters (SOC 5223) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~228k in sample- Middle half £30,264–46,176
- Median £37,440
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–37,530
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Not necessarily. NWG (Northumbrian Water Group) holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 5223 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.