Maintenance Assurance Engineer

This is an exciting new role where you will be responsible for assessing that all maintenance activities, processes, and systems meet the required standards of quality and performance.

The role involves promoting the maintenance strategy, inspecting and verifying maintenance work, systems and processes.  Ensuring compliance with requirements and continuously identifying activities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of maintenance practices across the organisation.  Developing a reporting dashboard to allow the business to monitor the performance of maintenance delivery.

What you’ll be doing as a Maintenance Assurance Engineer

• Develop and implement processes and procedures to ensure that maintenance activities are assessed for efficiency and in compliance with company standards.
• Perform regular inspections and audits of maintenance activities to verify compliance with quality requirements and maintenance strategy.
• Ensure that work is completed according to specifications, with all necessary documentation completed accurately and promptly.
• Ensure that maintenance plans (preventive, corrective, and predictive) are in place and followed for assets and systems.
• Review supporting systems and processes for compliance, correctness and appropriateness (Criticality, MDV, Asset register processes)
• Identify opportunities for process optimisation, cost reduction, and quality improvements in maintenance practices.
• Collect and analyse data related to maintenance activities.
• Provide regular reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) for maintenance and compliance levels.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders (e.g., operations managers, production teams) regarding the assurance process and findings.

Base Location: Hybrid - Clearwater Court - RG1 8DB, but can be flexible depending on the location of the successful candidate.
Basic Hours: 36 hours - Monday to Friday.
 
What you should bring to the role

• Proven experience in a maintenance engineering or assurance role, preferably within a manufacturing, industrial, or operational environment
• Familiarity with maintenance management systems (e.g., CMMS, SAP) and asset management tools.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and technical understanding, with the ability to effectively facilitate technical review groups
• Confident in interpreting and understanding complex technical documents and making decisions
• Qualification in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering principles and practices (or equivalent work experience). HNC or equivalent level.
• Experience in auditing and assessing maintenance activities to ensure compliance with quality and operational standards.
• Knowledge of asset management (ISO55000) and/or quality management (ISO9001) systems.
• Experience with preventive and corrective maintenance procedures, including equipment troubleshooting and failure analysis.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary of up to £56,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays).
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
• Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
• Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.

Find out more about our benefits and perks.

Who are we?
We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Learn more about our purpose and values.

Working at Thames Water
Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

So, if you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. Our aim is to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.