Mechanical Technician

veoliauki; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Refer an Engineer £1000

Pension scheme

Free physiotherapy and 24/7 GP

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Health and wellbeing resources

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Veolia in Chesterfield is offering a full-time role for a mechanically minded engineer. You will work with a small two-engineer team across sites, assisting with inspections, repairs and installations of dewatering equipment for water treatment facilities.

Applicants should have a Full UK Driving Licence and either industrial experience or a mechanical engineering qualification; NVQ Level 2 or equivalent preferred. Veolia supports training and offers competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Experience in an industrial environment or mechanical engineering background.
• NVQ or recognised apprenticeship in mechanical maintenance (Level 2).
• Experience with water and sewage treatment plant equipment.
• Confined Space Training and First Aid training are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a two-engineer team across multiple sites.
• Assist with inspections, services and repairs to dewatering machines.
• Assist with mechanical repairs to pumps, pipework and valves.
• Assist pipework installations using plastic, stainless steel and mild steel.
• Provide on-site liaison with customers and act as a point of contact.

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary: £14.34 per hour plus overtime pay and Veolia benefits

Hours: 40 hours per week, Mon - Fri (Flexible between 06:00am - 06:00pm)

Location: 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.

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 and 24/7 GP service
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental, and financial health
• 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.
• Provide front line care and maintenance of customer dewatering assets, ensuring they are kept in optimum working condition and are readily available for use.
• Operate a range of assets safely and effectively in line with company procedures, manufacturer guidelines and relevant health and safety requirements.
• Operate mobile hire equipment, ensuring it is used correctly, safely and in accordance with all relevant operational and compliance standards.
• This role requires flexibility, including a willingness to undertake standby cover, overtime, and occasional periods of working away from home when required.

What we're looking for:

Essential:

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Previous experience in working in an industrial environment or newly qualified in Mechanical Engineering

Desirable:

• 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

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.