Mechanical Fitter

Veolia Environmental Services (Uk) Plc; Stanlow Point; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Discounts on retailers

Health resources (physical, mental, fi

Family virtual GP 24/7

Volunteer day

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Veolia Environmental Services (Uk) Plc at Stanlow Point is seeking a time-served Maintenance Technician with a mechanical bias to maintain a wide range of plant and equipment, including pumps, conveyors and rotating equipment. You will diagnose faults quickly to minimise downtime and coordinate with operations.

You'll supervise staff as needed, follow safety and quality procedures, and be prepared to work outside normal hours.

Qualifications

• Time-served maintenance technician with a mechanical bias apprenticeship.
• Experience in a continuous process industry; electrical power generation experience is desirable for success.
• Competent communicator, able to work with colleagues at all levels both verbally and in writing.
• Willingness to be contacted and attend site outside normal working hours when required.
• Ideally experienced with CMMS systems (HxGN desirable).
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Flexible approach and creative problem-solving mindset.
• Skilled in ATEX pump refurbishment and rotating equipment maintenance.
• Pipe fitting experience.
• COMAH experience is desirable.
• Manual handling knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned, preventative and reactive mechanical maintenance on a wide range of plant and equipment (including overhead cranes, rotating equipment, pumps, conveyors, hydraulics and pneumatics).
• Diagnose, report and rectify plant defects quickly and professionally to minimise downtime.
• Propose, develop and support modifications and improvements to plant/apparatus where appropriate.
• Liaise with operations and other departments to plan and coordinate maintenance activity safely and effectively.
• Supervise company and contractor staff as required, ensuring work is completed to the right standard.

Skills

Time-served maintenance

Mechanical apprenticeship

Rotating equipment

ATEX refurbishment

Pipe fitting

COMAH experience

CMMS experience

Communication skills

Overtime flexibility

Self-motivated

Education

Mechanical-biased apprenticeship

Tools

HxGN CMMS

Job description

• Carry out planned, preventative and reactive mechanical maintenance on a wide range of plant and equipment (including overhead cranes, rotating equipment, pumps, conveyors, hydraulics and pneumatics).
• Diagnose, report and rectify plant defects quickly and professionally to minimise downtime.
• Propose, develop and support modifications and improvements to plant/apparatus where appropriate.
• Liaise with operations and other departments to plan and coordinate maintenance activity safely and effectively.
• Supervise company and contractor staff as required, ensuring work is completed to the right standard.
• Maintain clean, tidy and safe work areas at all times.
• Follow and support company Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality procedures, including completing and supporting audits.
• Undertake other duties within the scope and spirit of the role as directed by management.
• Time-served Maintenance Technician with a recognised mechanical-biased apprenticeship and strong knowledge of maintenance techniques.
• Experience in a continuous process industry (electrical power generation experience required for success in the role).
• Competent communicator, able to work with colleagues at all levels both verbally and in writing.
• Willingness to be contacted and attend site outside normal working hours when required.
• Ideally experienced with CMMS systems (HxGN desirable).
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Flexible approach and creative problem-solving mindset.
• Skilled in ATEX pump refurbishment and rotating equipment maintenance.
• Pipe fitting experience.
• COMAH experience is desirable.
• Manual handling knowledge required.

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.

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

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.

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.

What we can offer you;

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Access to our company/people's pension scheme
• 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
• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential