Mechanical Maintenance Operative – Plant Fault & Repair

Veolia; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Discounts on groceries & retailers

Health, mental & financial wellbeing

24/7 virtual GP for you & family

One paid day to volunteer

Training & development opportunities

Earned pay access & budgeting support

Job summary

Veolia in Norwood, South Yorkshire, is seeking a mechanically skilled maintenance technician to service processing equipment and drive plant performance. You will diagnose faults, follow safety rules, and communicate with the operations team to keep production on track.

The role requires an apprenticeship in mechanical engineering with City & Guilds/NVQ, experience in waste treatment or chemical processing, and a 40-hour week (Mon–Fri). Veolia offers generous leave and benefits to support you.

Qualifications

• Recognised apprenticeship in Mechanical engineering, O Technical qualifications - City & Guilds/NVQ (or equivalent).
• Experienced in fault finding and maintaining predominantly mechanical (and possibly electrical) processing equipment.
• Previous work within waste treatment or chemical processing industry.
• Chemical awareness.
• Harness awareness, use and inspection.
• Forklift truck.
• C&G Confined Space - High Risk.
• Working at height.
• IPAF/PASMA.
• Abrasive wheel.
• COMPEX ex11.

Responsibilities

• Perform proactive and reactive mechanical maintenance, fault diagnosis, and repair of equipment.
• Follow all site safety rules and wear appropriate PPE for each task.
• Maintain regular communication with the operational team.
• Adjust machinery and equipment settings to maintain plant performance.
• Investigate plant failures, determine root causes, and recommend cost-effective recovery plans.
• Report health, safety, and environmental incidents.
• Carry out PPMs and provide feedback.
• Maintain service records and key performance indicators.
• Monitor and supervise contractors.
• Maintain a tidy work environment.
• Stop any unsafe tasks or activities.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Communication with operations

Safety awareness

HSE compliance

Education

Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering

City & Guilds/NVQ or equivalent

Tools

Forklift truck

IPAF/PASMA

C&G Confined Space - High Risk

Working at height

COMPEX ex11

Abrasive wheel

Job description

Veolia in Norwood, South Yorkshire, is seeking a mechanically skilled maintenance technician to service processing equipment and drive plant performance. You will diagnose faults, follow safety rules, and communicate with the operations team to keep production on track.

The role requires an apprenticeship in mechanical engineering with City & Guilds/NVQ, experience in waste treatment or chemical processing, and a 40-hour week (Mon–Fri). Veolia offers generous leave and benefits to support you.