Mechanical/Electrical Maintenance Technician

Veolia | UK; Leeds; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on retailers

24 hour virtual GP

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

Veolia UK in Yorkshire is seeking a Mobile Technician to travel between industrial sites, performing preventative maintenance on boilers, compressors, cooling towers and water treatment equipment. You will conduct planned maintenance and respond to reactive tasks, ensuring safety and compliance across sites.

You will be part of a team focused on continuous improvement, with training opportunities and a structured on-call rota to cover out-of-hours alarms.

Qualifications

• Qualified to HNC or ONC level (mechanical or electrical)
• A proven engineering background within the Electrical and Mechanical industry with a recognised Time Served apprenticeship.
• Full clean UK drivers licence

Responsibilities

• Travelling between several industrial sites across the region to carry out both planned preventative maintenance and additional reactive works
• Operation and maintenance support on a range of Industrial Utilities equipment which includes Steam Boilers, LTHW Boilers and associated equipment, Air Compressors, Cooling Towers and Water Treatment Plants.
• Effective completion of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) activities on a range of Electrical and Mechanical systems is required; such as Mechanical maintenance to comply with PSSR and WSE insurance inspections and Low Voltage electrical systems.
• Liaising with contractors and suppliers during planned services
• Ensuring all contractual service expectations are delivered for the customer
• Take an active role in reviewing on site documentation such as risk assessments, method statements, COSHH, SDS, etc ensuring they are up to date
• Work with supervisors and other team members to ensure statutory maintenance is completed and sites are always compliant
• Engage with and contribute to monthly engineerings meeting to encourage continuous improvement within the area
• Helping to build a strong HSE culture by reporting near misses and safety concerns, supporting supervisors to investigate and close out any actions
• Supporting out of hours alarms from mobile sites through an On-Call rota

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

HNC/ONC in mechanical or electrical

Time-served apprenticeship

Tools

Gas Safe certification

BOAS

IEE 18th Edition

Job description

Salary: Up to £37,000 per annum plus company vehicle and Veolia benefits

Hours: 43 hours per week, Monday to Friday (1 in 8 call out rota)

Location: Mobile across Yorkshire

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 Mobile Technician 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
• Refer an Engineer to us once you've joined and earn £1000
• 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
• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you'll be doing:

• Travelling between several industrial sites across the region to carry out both planned preventative maintenance and additional reactive works
• Operation and maintenance support on a range of Industrial Utilities equipment which includes Steam Boilers, LTHW Boilers and associated equipment, Air Compressors, Cooling Towers and Water Treatment Plants.
• Effective completion of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) activities on a range of Electrical and Mechanical systems is required; such as Mechanical maintenance to comply with PSSR and WSE insurance inspections and Low Voltage electrical systems.
• Liaising with contractors and suppliers during planned services
• Ensuring all contractual service expectations are delivered for the customer
• Take an active role in reviewing on site documentation such as risk assessments, method statements, SOPs, COSHH, SDS, etc ensuring they are up to date
• Work with supervisors and other team members to ensure statutory maintenance is completed and sites are always compliant
• Engage with and contribute to monthly engineerings meeting to encourage continuous improvement within the area
• Helping to build a strong HSE culture by reporting near misses and safety concerns, supporting supervisors to investigate and close out any actions
• Supporting out of hours alarms from mobile sites through an On-Call rota

What we're looking for:

• Qualified to HNC or ONC level (mechanical or electrical)
• A proven engineering background within the Electrical and Mechanical industry with a recognised Time Served apprenticeship.
• Strong problem solving ability and adaptability
• Willingness to develop and upskill through targeted training
• Previous experience with steam boilers and ancillary equipment
• Gas safe, BOAS and IEE 18th Edition would be beneficial
• Full clean UK drivers licence

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.