Company: Anglian Water
Location: Cambridge
Posted: May 13th, 2026
Bioresources Technician - Water Recycling
Salary: Starting at 35,500 + 15% shift allowance
Location: Cambridge
Contract: Full Time / Permanent
Shift based : 12 hour working day , working every other weekend , 7 days worked over 14 on a week rota basis.
Water Recycling is at the heart of our operations
Our Water Recycling team plays a vital role in protecting the environment and public health. Through our highly skilled inhouse workforce, we collect and treat wastewater before safely returning it to rivers and coastal outlets.
Our extensive network includes 76,000 kilometres of sewers and over 1,000 water recycling centres, making what we do critical to everyday life.
Your Role
As a Bioresources Technician, you will be responsible for ensuring Water Recycling treatment processes and systems are serviced and maintained so they operate effectively, efficiently, and in full compliance with regulatory standards such as Health & Safety, HACCP and environmental compliance.
You'll work handson across our sites, supporting safe operations, maintaining critical equipment, and helping to keep our assets performing at their best.
Key Duties
Implementing and tracking actions from Compliance Action Plans
Investigating problems and promoting corrective actions within your level of competence
Carrying out basic mechanical maintenance and supporting conditionbased asset monitoring
Monitoring contractor performance while remedial work is carried out on wastewater assets
Inspecting safetycritical equipment including legionella testing, gas, electricity and emergency lighting
Maintaining clear communication across the site team regarding operations and activities
Producing accurate reports on asset condition and site compliance
What's in it for you?
Salary of up to 42,005 as your skills progress
Competitive pension scheme - Anglian Water doublematches contributions up to 6% (18% total)
Private Healthcare at no cost to you
Virtual GP for your household
Life cover - 8x annual salary
25 days holiday, rising with service
Bonus scheme
Plus many more benefits designed to support your wellbeing and career
About You
Background & Experience
Experience working in an operational or technical environment
A solid understanding of Health & Safety in the workplace
Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
Confident communicator, able to liaise with different teams and contractors
Proactive, flexible, and willing to adapt to changing site priorities
Technical & Personal Skills
Handson, practical approach with basic mechanical skills
Ability to use Microsoft Outlook, Teams and database systems (training provided on internal systems)
Willingness to learn, take initiative and continuously improve
Must be able to work in confined spaces and at height
Due to harness weight limits, maximum weight must not exceed 113kg
Occupational Health checks will be required
Full UK Manual Driving Licence essential
Inclusion at Anglian Water
Join us and make a difference. We believe our workforce should reflect the communities we serve, and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong and can succeed.
We proudly support the Social Mobility Pledge, are signatories of Business in the Community's Race at Work Charter, hold the Armed Forces Gold Covenant, are a Disability Confident Employer, and play a leading role in the Women's Utility Network.
If you're looking to build a rewarding career and add real value to our Water Recycling team, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today, attaching a covering letter.
Closing Date: Tuesday 19th May
Interview Dates: Friday 29th May
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