Maintenance Technician - Plant Reliability & Innovation

U809 Veolia ES Hampshire Limited; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Employee discounts

Health and wellbeing resources

Virtual GP access

Volunteer day

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Veolia is hiring a Maintenance Technician in Basingstoke to perform both preventative and reactive maintenance on Energy Recovery Facility plant and equipment. You will diagnose faults, repair mechanical systems, and support safe, efficient plant operation within a collaborative team environment.

The role requires an engineering apprenticeship or equivalent, with strong mechanical maintenance experience and proficiency with CMMS systems.

Qualifications

• A recognised Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent engineering qualification is essential.
• Experience in mechanical maintenance, fault finding and defect rectification is essential.
• The ability to diagnose and resolve faults on mechanical systems.
• A multi-skilled background in both mechanical and electrical engineering would be advantageous.
• Welding and fabrication skills would be desirable.
• Good computer literacy, with the ability and willingness to learn and use computerised maintenance management systems.
• A proactive and practical approach, with the ability to work safely, effectively and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned preventative and reactive maintenance on plant, machinery and site equipment within the Energy Recovery Facility (ERF).
• Maintaining and repairing a range of equipment, including hydraulic and steam systems, overhead refuse cranes, rotating equipment and conveyors.
• Diagnosing mechanical faults, identifying defects and carrying out effective repairs to minimise plant downtime.
• Completing routine maintenance activities, inspections and defect rectification in accordance with company procedures.
• Reporting plant defects and contributing to the development and implementation of improvements to plant and equipment.
• Using a range of workshop tools and equipment, including drilling machines, lathes and bench-fitting tools.
• Carrying out welding and fabrication activities where required.
• Working in accordance with Veolia’s Health and Safety, Environmental and Quality Management Systems at all times.
• Supporting the reliable and efficient operation of the plant through effective maintenance and collaboration with the wider operations team.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Fault finding

Defect rectification

Mechanical & electrical

Welding & fabrication

CMMS usage

Teamwork

Safety focused

Education

Engineering apprenticeship

Tools

Drilling machines

Lathes

Bench-fitting tools

Job description

Veolia is hiring a Maintenance Technician in Basingstoke to perform both preventative and reactive maintenance on Energy Recovery Facility plant and equipment. You will diagnose faults, repair mechanical systems, and support safe, efficient plant operation within a collaborative team environment.

The role requires an engineering apprenticeship or equivalent, with strong mechanical maintenance experience and proficiency with CMMS systems.