Breathing Apparatus Technician/Storesperson

Veolia; Brownhills; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An international environmental services company is seeking a Stores Manager in Brownhills to oversee equipment maintenance and safety protocols. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing stores, inspecting equipment, and hold a UK driving licence. This full-time role offers competitive hourly pay, overtime opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package including holidays and pension.

Benefits

Additional pay for extra hours

Double pay on Sundays and Bank Holidays

Paid accommodation for working away from home

Employee discounts

22 days holiday, increasing to 25 days

Qualifications

• Proven background in managing stores.
• Experience in inspecting, maintaining, testing and calibrating equipment.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain PPE and tools in the stores department.
• Inspect and record safety equipment.
• Participate in the emergency response duty rota.

Skills

Managing stores

Inspecting equipment

Maintenance of equipment

Driving licence (UK)

Understanding electrical/mechanical equipment

Education

NEBOSH National General Certificate

IOSH Personal Fall Protection Equipment Tester

Tools

Breathing Apparatus

High-Pressure Water Jetting Equipment

Forklift truck

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary - £15.84 p/hr (£39,639)

Hours - 45 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 07:00 - 16:30

Occasional overtime, weekends and nights as required plus a shared out-of-hours emergency call‑out rota system

Occasional working away from home

Base location - Brownhills, WS8 7DG

Veolia's industrial division combines a range of industrial services to provide appropriate solutions such as chemical cleaning, tank cleaning, materials handling, water jetting and environmental response.

Benefits

• Additional hours worked during the week or Saturdays will be paid at time and a half
• Sundays and Bank Holidays are paid at double time
• Hourly uplift when working away from home, including paid accommodation plus meal allowance
• Inclusion in our people's pension
• Access to employee discounts
• 22 days holiday, rising to 25 days

What will you be doing?

• Responsible for the day‑to‑day management and maintenance of PPE, tools and equipment in our busy stores department.
• Maintain, inspect, record, repair and carry out calibrations to safety equipment including Breathing Apparatus (BA), Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE), Working at Height Equipment and High‑Pressure Water Jetting Equipment.
• Check stock control systems, observe good stock rotation principles and participate in regular audits.
• Monitor and maintain records of equipment requiring calibration & testing.
• Training of personnel in the use of Breathing Apparatus (BA), Manual Handling and conducting quantitative face fit testing.
• Ensure purchase orders and requisitions are raised following the correct company procedure.
• Participate in the Veolia Emergency Response duty rota system as and when required.
• Ensure all aspects of Health and Safety are adhered to within the IS stores and immediate area.
• Receiving, off‑hiring and inspecting hired equipment.
• Control delivery notes and invoice records for all materials and equipment delivered.
• Carry out formal assessments of drivers and provide training where needed.
• Check the security of IS buildings, including the security of vehicles parked in the yard overnight.

What are we looking for?

• Must have a proven background in managing stores with experience in inspecting, maintaining, testing and calibrating of equipment.
• Full UK driving licence.
• A good understanding of electrical/mechanical equipment with the ability to carry out repairs.

A pre‑employment medical assessment will be required to use the breathing apparatus – we will do this.

Desirable

• Forklift truck licence category B1.
• Hold a NEBOSH National General Certificate or similar qualification.
• IOSH Personal Fall Protection Equipment Tester, Breathing Apparatus Maintainer, Train the Trainer & Portacount Facefit Training.

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.

We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long‑term condition who opt‑in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.

We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Job Posting End Date:

12-12-2025