Mechanical Technician

Veolia; Chesterfield; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mobile Mechanical Technician to join their team in Chesterfield. This role involves working on water company sites, assisting with inspections, repairs, and maintenance of dewatering equipment. Ideal candidates should have a background in mechanical engineering, a full UK driving license, and experience in an industrial setting. The company offers a supportive environment with ongoing training opportunities and a range of benefits to enhance your work-life balance. Join us in making a positive impact on the environment and communities we serve!

Benefits

25 days of annual leave plus public holidays

Refer an Engineer bonus

Access to pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Support for physical, mental, and financial health

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in an industrial environment or newly qualified in mechanical engineering.
• Full UK Driving License and Confined Space Training required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with inspections, services, and repairs to dewatering machines.
• Work alongside customer teams and ensure energy-efficient operation.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

NVQ in Mechanical Engineering Maintenance Level 2

Recognized Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Dewatering Machines

Pumps

Pipework

Valves

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary: 13.52 per hour plus Veolia benefits

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: Brettex Chesterfield, S42 5UY

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.

Whether you're looking to overhaul the industry, or just do a good day's work, we know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

Due to a growing client and service portfolio, we are seeking to recruit a Mobile Mechanical Technician to work on water company sites in central and northern England.

What we can offer you:

• 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays
  
• Refer an Engineer to us once you've joined and earn 1000
  
• Access to our people's 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
  
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
  

What you'll be doing:

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

What we're looking for:

Essential:

• Full UK Driving License
  
• Previous experience in working in an industrial environment or newly qualified in mechanical engineering
  
• NVQ or a recognised apprenticeship in mechanical engineering maintenance at Level 2
  
• Experience in maintaining the equipment typically found on water and sewage treatment plants.
  
• Confined Space Training
  
• First Aid Trained

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.