Maintenance Operative

Veolia Environmental Services (Uk) Plc; Hilcote; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Retail discounts

Virtual GP access

Volunteer day

Training & development opportunities

Financial wellbeing support

Job summary

Veolia Environmental Services (Uk) Plc is seeking a mechanically focused maintenance engineer to perform proactive and reactive maintenance on processing plant in Hilcote. You will fault-diagnose, repair equipment, and implement cost-effective recovery plans while following site safety rules and PPE requirements.

In addition, you will manage PPMs, keep service records and KPIs, communicate with operations, and supervise contractors.

Qualifications

• Recognised apprenticeship in Mechanical engineering; City & Guilds/NVQ (or equivalent).
• Experienced in fault finding and maintaining predominantly mechanical processing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform proactive and reactive mechanical maintenance, fault diagnosis, and repair of equipment
• Follow all site safety rules and wear appropriate PPE for each task
• Maintain regular communication with the operational team
• Adjust machinery and equipment settings to maintain plant performance
• Investigate plant failures, determine root causes, and recommend cost-effective recovery plans
• Report health, safety, and environmental incidents
• Carry out PPMs and provide feedback
• Maintain service records and key performance indicators
• Monitor and supervise contractors
• Maintain a tidy work environment

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Fault diagnosis

PPM planning

Equipment repair

Safety compliance

Education

Recognised apprenticeship in Mechanical engineering

City & Guilds/NVQ (or equivalent)

Tools

CMMS PPM system

Forklift truck

Job description

• Perform proactive and reactive mechanical maintenance, fault diagnosis, and repair of equipment
• Follow all site safety rules and wear appropriate PPE for each task
• Maintain regular communication with the operational team
• Adjust machinery and equipment settings to maintain plant performance
• Investigate plant failures, determine root causes, and recommend cost-effective recovery plans
• Report health, safety, and environmental incidents
• Carry out PPMs and provide feedback
• Maintain service records and key performance indicators
• Monitor and supervise contractors
• Maintain a tidy work environment
• Stop any unsafe tasks or activities, 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.
  Recognised apprenticeship in Mechanical engineering, O Technical qualifications - City & Guilds/NVQ (or equivalent)
• Experienced in fault finding and maintaining predominantly mechanical (and possibly electrical) processing equipment

Desirable

• CMMS PPM plant maintenance system
• Previous work within waste treatment or chemical processing industry
• Chemical awareness
• IOSH Working Safely
• Harness awareness, use and inspection
• LOLER & PUWER awareness
• Forklift truck
• C&G Confined Space - High Risk
• Working at height
• IPAF/PASMA
• Abrasive wheel
• COMPEX ex11

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.

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. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life. 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
• 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
• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
• Stream
• Employee financial wellbeing support: early access to your earned pay, savings, budgeting, financial coaching & rewards.