Mechanical Technician

Veolia; Crewe; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Refer an Engineer £1000

Company pension

Free physiotherapy

Discounts on groceries/retailers

Health/financial well-being resources

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a Mobile Mechanical Technician / Fitter to cover two Cheshire sites. You’ll install, maintain and fault-find industrial utilities plant, including steam/LTHW boilers, CHP engines, and compressors. A strong mechanical background and safety focus are essential.

You’ll work from Alderley Park/Macclesfield bases, travel across the Cheshire area and join a supportive Operations team with ongoing training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Recognised mechanical engineering qualification, such as City & Guilds, NVQ/SVQ Level 3, BTEC, ONC or equivalent, ideally supported by an apprenticeship.
• Proven experience as Mechanical Technician/Fitter or Maintenance Engineer in industrial settings.
• Experience with boilers, CHP, engines, pumps and rotating machinery.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, P&IDs and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned, corrective and breakdown maintenance on steam/LTHW boilers, CHP engines, generators and compressors.
• Inspect, diagnose, dismantle, repair and recommission mechanical plant.
• Replace bearings, seals, valves and align pumps, motors and engines.
• Assist with installation and commissioning of new plant with engineers and contractors.
• Read drawings and accurately complete service reports and maintenance records.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Maintenance engineering

Reading engineering drawings

Driving licence

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Apprenticeship

Tools

CMMS

SCADA/PLC systems

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary: £40,000 per annum plus company van and Veolia benefits

Hours: 40 hours per week plus out of hours and weekend call out rota of 1 week in 5

Location: Mobile across the Cheshire area (Base: Alderley Park, Macclesfield)

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.

As a Mobile Mechanical Technician / Fitter within our local Operations team, you will be responsible for the installation, planned preventative maintenance, fault diagnosis, and repair of industrial utilities plant across two Sites in the Cheshire region. Key equipment includes steam boilers, low-temperature hot water (LTHW) boilers, combined heat and power (CHP) engines, compressors, and water treatment systems.

The role requires a practical, safety-focused engineer with strong mechanical fault-finding skills and experience working in industrial, commercial or energy-generation environments.

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 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:

• Carry out planned, corrective and breakdown maintenance on steam and LTHW boilers, CHP engines, generators, compressors and associated plant.

• Inspect, diagnose, dismantle, repair, overhaul and recommission mechanical equipment, including pumps, valves, pipework, heat exchangers and rotating machinery.

• Replace mechanical components such as bearings, seals, gaskets, belts, couplings, filters and valves, and align pumps, motors and engines.

• Complete pipework repairs, modifications and mechanical installations, supporting the servicing, inspection and planned shutdown of boilers and CHP systems.

• Assist with the installation and commissioning of new plant and equipment, working closely with electrical, controls, combustion engineers, contractors and specialist suppliers.

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, manuals and maintenance instructions, and accurately complete service reports, permits and maintenance records.

• Work safely in accordance with company procedures, RAMS, permit-to-work and isolation requirements, maintaining high standards of housekeeping and compliance with relevant legislation.

What we’re looking for:

• Recognised mechanical engineering qualification, such as City & Guilds, NVQ/SVQ Level 3, BTEC, ONC or equivalent, ideally supported by a time-served apprenticeship.

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Technician/Fitter, Maintenance Engineer or in a similar industrial engineering role.

• Practical experience working on industrial boilers, CHP systems, engines, pressure systems or related energy plant.

• Strong knowledge of pumps, valves, pipework, bearings, couplings, seals and rotating machinery, with experience in mechanical fault-finding, repairs and overhauls.

• Ability to read engineering drawings, P&IDs and technical manuals, and work safely within permit-to-work and isolation procedures.

• Able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, with strong communication, record-keeping and problem-solving skills.

• Safety-conscious, reliable and methodical, with a commitment to high-quality workmanship; a full UK driving licence and experience of CMMS, SCADA/PLC systems or Energy Centres would be advantageous but not essential

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.