Mechanical Engineer

Veolia; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Refer an Engineer bonus

Company pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Staff discounts

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our dewatering and maintenance team. The role covers mobile work across South England on water company wastewater sites, with 40 hours per week and a competitive package including a company vehicle and Veolia benefits.

You will work within a proactive team, perform intricate asset overhauls, mechanical repairs, and install pipework while liaising with on-site client teams and maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications

• Hands on engineering maintenance experience.
• NVQ or a recognised Level 3 mechanical engineering apprenticeship are required.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team of mechanical engineers or fitters across multiple sites.
• Carry out asset overhauls and replacements and perform repairs to dewatering equipment.
• Carry out inspections, services and repairs to customers' dewatering assets and equipment.
• Lead pipework installations using plastic, stainless steel and mild steel materials.
• Complete test reports, installation certificates and safety paperwork.

Skills

Hands on engineering maintenance

Education

NVQ or apprenticeship in mechanical engineering maintenance Level 3

Job description

Salary: Competitive plus company vehicle and Veolia benefits

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: Mobile across South England

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.

Due to a growing client and service portfolio, Veolia Dewatering and Maintenance Solutions are seeking to recruit a Mechanical Engineer to work on water company wastewater sites.

The Mechanical Engineer role would suit existing Field Service Engineers looking for new challenges. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a pro-active and passionate team.

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;

• Work as part of a team of other mechanical engineers or mechanical fitters, often consisting of two engineers across a range of sites
• Carry out complex and detailed asset overhauls and replacements
• Undertake mechanical repairs and modifications to dewatering equipment, pumps, pipework, valves and other ancillary equipment
• Carry out inspections, services and repairs to customers' dewatering assets machines
• Carry out pipework installations using plastic, stainless steel and mild steel materials and other ancillary equipment
• Undertake standby cover and overtime as required as well as flexibility to work away from home
• Complete test reports, installation certificates and customer feedback documentsComplete customer paperwork such as permits to work and safety paperwork
• Work alongside on-site customer teams.
• Liaise on site with customers as the first point of contact
• Lead the maintenance and repair of dewatering equipment and ancillaries on sewage and clean water treatment facilities.
• Ensure energy efficient operation of assets, minimise downtime and potential pollution risks by effectively maintaining assets
• Help reduce raw material usage on assets by completing thorough service and maintenance tasks using first time fixes

What we're looking for;

• NVQ or a recognised apprenticeship in mechanical engineering maintenance at Level 3
• Full UK Driving License
• Hands on engineering maintenance experience

Desirable;

• Compex Trained
• Confined Space Trained
• First Aid Trained
• Clean Water Qualification
• SHEA Water Qualification
• IOSH Managing Safely
• DSEAR Awareness
• PASMA Trained

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.