Maintenance Operative

Veolia; St Albans; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company is seeking a Maintenance Engineer at the Redbournbury Treatment Plant in St Albans. The role involves preventative maintenance and repair of equipment, ensuring operational efficiency, and maintaining records. Candidates should have operational experience, a full UK driving license, and experience in maintenance tasks. This position offers a competitive salary alongside comprehensive benefits, including annual leave and access to various health resources.

Benefits

30 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays

Access to pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Retail discounts

Resources for physical, mental, and financial health

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in operational roles related to maintenance.
• Ability to handle manual tasks and ensure equipment functionality.
• Driving license and ability to travel to the site.

Responsibilities

• Undertake preventative maintenance and repair of the plant and equipment.
• Ensure breakdowns are addressed promptly.
• Maintain records of available spares and equipment.
• Assist with commissioning of new equipment.
• Record maintenance activities and permit to work systems.
• Oversee safe operation and efficiency of the plant.

Skills

Operational / manual handling experience

Full UK driving licence

Maintenance tasks (pump repair)

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary: £14.47 (£30,097.60) plus Veolia benefits

Hours: 40 per week Monday - Friday 8:00am - 17:00pm

1 in 4 Saturdays (8am - 1pm) - which will be paid as overtime.

Attendance bonus

Overtime when needed

Location: Redbournbury Treatment Plant, St Albans, AL3 6RP

This site accepts inorganic chemical bulk waste and treats with the Physio-chemical treatment.

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.

Whether you're looking to overhaul the industry, or just do a good day's work, 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

• 30 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Access to our people's 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

What will you be doing?

• Undertake preventative / maintenance and repair of the plant and equipment
• Ensure that breakdowns are attended
• Maintain record keeping of available spares and accessories
• Assist site management and contractors in any commissioning trials on new equipment, new treatment ideas or plant
• Maintain records relating to maintenance of site, equipment and records of works carried out at site including permit to work systems
• Oversee and ensure the safe operation, maintenance, monitoring and reporting of efficiency of the waste processing plant on site including all pumping equipment on site.

What are we looking for?

• Similar operational / manual handling experience
• Full UK driving licence and transport to be able to travel to the site
• Experience in maintenance tasks (ie pump repair)

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: 16-01-2026