Mechanical Technician

Veolia; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a colleague bonus

Company pension

Free health services

Discounts on retailers

Health and wellbeing resources

Training and development

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a CHP technician to service and maintain Combined Heat and Power plants across Fife and surrounding areas. The role requires traveling to customer sites with a company vehicle and performing fault diagnostics and servicing to ensure optimal engine performance.

The ideal candidate has CHP system expertise, strong electrical skills, and a valid driving license, with a focus on health, safety, and compliance in a dynamic field role.

Qualifications

• CHP system expertise and relevant qualification.
• Electrical and technical proficiency.
• Engine diagnostics and fault-finding abilities.
• Valid driving license.
• Knowledge of health, safety and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain CHP plant and perform servicing at customer sites.
• Fault find and rectify engine issues to restore service.
• Assist Customer Account Manager and Team Leaders in all CHP maintenance tasks.
• Work with OEM software and electrical drawings for diagnostics.
• Operate company vehicles to visit customer sites as required.

Skills

CHP system expertise

Electrical proficiency

Engine diagnostics

Driving license

Health & safety knowledge

Tools

OEM software

Electrical drawings

Job description

Salary: competitive salary plus company vehicle and Veolia benefits

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: Mobile across Fife

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:

• 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:

• Compliance with all Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Compliance with all Veolia policies and procedures.
• Be fully aware of all VCHP safety rules.
• Have a full driving licence to visit customer sites for business purposes to carry out CHP servicing and breakdown response, as may be required, using company vehicles.
• Be conversant with the requirements of engine manufacturers servicing schedules.
• Be skilled in the use of electrical drawings and OEM software packages.
• Assist Customer Account Manager and Team Leaders on all aspects of CHP maintenance and in depth fault finding as requested.
• Undertake any other duties associated with CHP plant and general areas as directed by the Customer Account Manager.
• To provide 'hands on' advanced Electrical training to Service Engineers when required
• To support operational regions with in depth fault finding as and when directed by the Operations Manager
• Carry out successful engine servicing, within agreed timescales.
• Ability to fault find and diagnose issues with engine reliability/performance with successful rectification and return to service of the unit.

What we're looking for:

• CHP (Combined Heat and Power) System Expertise and relevant qualification
• Electrical & Technical Proficiency
• Engine Diagnostics & Fault-Finding
• Valid Driving License
• Health, Safety & Compliance Knowledge

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