Maintenance Engineer

Veolia Environmental Services (Uk) Plc; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company in Portsmouth seeks a Maintenance Engineer to oversee maintenance operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation. Ideal candidates will have a background in electrical engineering along with experience in the manufacturing industry. We offer competitive benefits including 25 days of annual leave, a pension scheme, and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to company pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Support for mental and financial health

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Time served as an electrical engineer.
• Formal qualification in electrical maintenance.
• Experience in processing, manufacturing, or production industry.

Responsibilities

• Implement planned preventative maintenance within budgets.
• Oversee maintenance subcontractors.
• Plan and supervise all maintenance work on site.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Maintenance planning

Health & safety compliance

Hydraulics experience

Knowledge of mobile plant

Education

City and Guilds in Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

• Implement planned preventative maintenance, overhauls and planned shutdown works within strict budgets
• Oversee maintenance sub contractors
• Plan, organise and supervise all maintenance work required on site(s)
• Monitor and ensure compliance with health & safety legislation
• Respond promptly to emergency breakdown situations
• Record keeping of maintenance and audit information
• Stock control

Qualifications

• Time served as an electrical engineer
• City and Guilds in Engineering plus formal qualification in electrical maintenance
• Processing, manufacturing, production industry background
• Experience with hydraulics
• Knowledge & experience of working with mobile plant

Desirable

• Background and training in both Mechanical and Electrical engineering
• Full driving licence – travel to other sites may be required

We are 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.

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone. As a Maintenance Engineer you'll be pushing for innovative solutions to create a more sustainable future for all. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Access to our company pension scheme
• Free physiotherapy service
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

We are 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.

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