Mechanical Technician

TN United Kingdom; Guildford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mechanical Technician to join their dynamic team. This role involves working across various sites to maintain and repair dewatering equipment, ensuring efficient operations while minimizing environmental impact. Candidates should possess a strong mechanical background, ideally with NVQ Level 2 qualifications, and be comfortable working in diverse environments. With a commitment to employee well-being and development, this company offers extensive benefits and a supportive workplace culture. Join a team dedicated to making a positive impact on the environment and the community.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave

Pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in an industrial environment or newly qualified in mechanical engineering.
• Confined Space Training and First Aid Training required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with inspections, services, and repairs to dewatering machines.
• Liaise on site with customers and assist with maintenance tasks.
• Help ensure energy-efficient operation and minimize downtime.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Customer Liaison

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Mechanical Engineering

Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering

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Salary: £15.92 per hour plus company vehicle and Veolia benefits

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: Mobile across the South




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.


Due to a growing client and service portfolio,Veolia Dewatering and Maintenance Solutions are seeking to recruit a Mechanical Technician to work on water company sites in the South, including London and Thames regions.




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:

• 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:

• 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.

We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.