Mechanical Technician

Veolia; Guildford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Mechanical Technician, where you'll play a vital role in maintaining and repairing dewatering machines across various sites. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, ensuring efficient operations while supporting your professional growth through ongoing training. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, the company fosters a supportive atmosphere where your contributions can make a real difference. If you're passionate about mechanical engineering and eager to be part of a team dedicated to sustainability, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave

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 required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with inspections, services, and repairs to dewatering machines.
• Work alongside on-site customer teams and maintain dewatering equipment.
• Help ensure energy-efficient operation and minimize downtime.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Customer Liaison

Education

NVQ in Mechanical Engineering Maintenance

Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?



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
  

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
  
  

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.