Mechanical Maintenance Technician for Plant Equipment

Veolia Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Discounts on groceries & retailers

Health resources & wellbeing support

Virtual GP access

Volunteer day

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

Veolia Group in Norwood, South Yorkshire, is seeking a Maintenance Operative to perform proactive and reactive mechanical maintenance, fault diagnosis and repair on site. You'll follow safety rules, wear PPE, and work with the operations team to optimise plant performance.

The role offers full-time hours (40 per week) with a strong focus on safety and continuous improvement. You will maintain service records, support contractors, and participate in PPMs, with opportunities for training and

Qualifications

• Essential recognised apprenticeship in Mechanical engineering.
• Technical qualifications - City & Guilds/NVQ (or equivalent).
• Experienced in fault finding and maintaining predominantly mechanical (and possibly electrical) processing equipment.
• Attention to detail.
• Problem-solving skills.

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 recovery plans.
• Report health, safety, and environmental incidents.
• Carry out PPMs and provide feedback.
• Maintain service records and KPIs.
• Monitor and supervise contractors.
• Maintain a tidy work environment.
• Stop any unsafe tasks or activities.

Skills

Fault finding

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Recognised apprenticeship in Mechanical engineering

Technical qualifications - City & Guilds/NVQ

Tools

CMMS

Forklift truck

IPAF/PASMA

Abrasive wheel

Job description

Veolia Group in Norwood, South Yorkshire, is seeking a Maintenance Operative to perform proactive and reactive mechanical maintenance, fault diagnosis and repair on site. You'll follow safety rules, wear PPE, and work with the operations team to optimise plant performance.

The role offers full-time hours (40 per week) with a strong focus on safety and continuous improvement. You will maintain service records, support contractors, and participate in PPMs, with opportunities for training and