Field Mechanical Engineer – Dewatering & Water Assets

Veolia | UK; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Refer an Engineer bonus

Company pension

Free physiotherapy

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Wellbeing resources (physical, mental,

24 hour virtual GP

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for dewatering and maintenance solutions, working mobile across South England. You will join a pro-active team supporting water company wastewater sites, with a 40-hour week and a competitive package including a company vehicle.

The role offers extensive training, career development, and a strong emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance. Applicants should have hands-on maintenance experience and relevant mechanical qualifications.

Qualifications

• NVQ or a recognised apprenticeship in mechanical engineering maintenance at Level 3.
• Full UK Driving Licence is required.
• Hands-on engineering maintenance experience essential.
• Clean Water and SHEA Water qualifications advantageous.
• PASMA, Compex, First Aid and Confined Space training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out complex and detailed asset overhauls and replacements on dewatering equipment.
• Undertake mechanical repairs and modifications to dewatering assets, pumps, pipework and valves.
• Perform inspections, services and repairs on customers' dewatering assets.
• Lead safe and compliant maintenance tasks and generate installation certificates and reports.
• Work across multiple sites with on-site customer teams and liaise as first point of contact.

Skills

Hands-on

Maintenance experience

Education

NVQ/Apprenticeship in mechanical maintenance (Level 3)

Full UK Driving Licence

Clean Water Qualification

SHEA Water Qualification

PASMA Trained

Compex Trained

First Aid Trained

Confined Space Trained

Job description

Veolia is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for dewatering and maintenance solutions, working mobile across South England. You will join a pro-active team supporting water company wastewater sites, with a 40-hour week and a competitive package including a company vehicle.

The role offers extensive training, career development, and a strong emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance. Applicants should have hands-on maintenance experience and relevant mechanical qualifications.