Mechanical/Electrical Maintenance Technician

Veolia; Leeds; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Free physiotherapy

Discounts for groceries and retailers

Health and wellbeing resources

Virtual GP 24/7

Ongoing training and development

Refer an Engineer £1000 bonus

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a Mobile Technician covering sites across Yorkshire. You will travel between industrial sites, perform planned preventative maintenance and reactive tasks on steam boilers, LTHW boilers, air compressors, cooling towers and water treatment plants.

The role requires an engineering background with time-served apprenticeship, HNC/ONC, and IOSH awareness. A full UK driving licence is essential; a company vehicle is provided, along with Veolia benefits and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Qualified to HNC or ONC level (mechanical or electrical).
• A proven engineering background with a 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.
• Health & safety awareness qualification (IOSH).
• Gas Safe, BOAS and IEE 18th Edition would be beneficial.
• Full clean UK drivers licence.

Responsibilities

• Travelling between several industrial sites across Yorkshire to carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive works.
• Maintain and support on steam boilers, LTHW boilers, air compressors, cooling towers and water treatment plants.
• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) on electrical and mechanical systems, including LV electricals.
• Liaise with contractors and suppliers during planned services.
• Ensure contractual service expectations are met for customers.
• Review on-site documentation (risk assessments, method statements, SOPs, COSHH, SDS).
• Work with supervisors to ensure compliant maintenance and site safety.
• Participate in monthly engineerings meetings to drive continuous improvement.
• Support on-call rota for out-of-hours alarms.

Skills

Problem solving

Adaptable

Willingness to upskill

Education

HNC or ONC (mechanical or electrical)

Time Served apprenticeship

IOSH health & safety awareness

Gas Safe / BOAS / IEE 18th Edition beneficial

Full clean UK driver's licence

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
• Health & safety awareness qualification (IOSH)
• 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.