Mechanical Technician

Veolia; Macclesfield; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company is seeking an individual for maintenance roles focusing on the Utilities plant. Responsibilities include planned and reactive maintenance along with compliance to health and safety legislation. Candidates should have an engineering apprenticeship and experience in fault finding on industrial utilities plants. The role offers a competitive salary, extensive benefits, and opportunities to enhance skills in a supportive workplace.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave

£1000 referral bonus

Access to pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Engineering apprenticeship qualification and ONC or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in maintenance and fault finding on industrial utilities plants.
• Knowledge of Combined Heat & Power Plant and Steam Boiler plant.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on the Utilities plant.
• Complete routine operational tasks to comply with legislation and company procedures.
• Effective completion of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities.

Skills

Multi-skilled maintenance

Fault finding

Health & Safety documentation

Knowledge of SCADA

Education

Engineering apprenticeship and ONC in Mechanical Engineering

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

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 and reactive maintenance on the Utilities plant.
• Complete routine operational tasks to comply with legislation and company procedures.
• Effective completion of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities on a range of mechanical systems.
• Responsible for the operation, maintenance and publication of plant quality records and reports.
• Implementing Safe Systems of Work to include production of Permit to Work, Risk Assessments and Method Statements in accordance with company procedures.
• Ensure compliance with the company's health and safety, quality and environmental procedures.

What we're looking for:

• An engineering time served apprenticeship qualification and ONC or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience of carrying out multi-skilled maintenance and fault finding on industrial utilities plants.
• Knowledge of Combined Heat & Power Plant, Steam Boiler plant to aid operations, maintenance and fault finding.
• Experience producing Health & Safety documentation such as Method Statement / Risk Assessments for tasks.
• Knowledge of SCADA (BMS / PMS) and PLC systems.
• Fault diagnosis, repair and maintenance of Water Treatment plant & equipment such as Effluent Treatment, Process Water, Boiler Water.
• You will ideally possess qualifications in some of the following areas - IOSH / CSCS Safety or equivalent, Confined Space, BOAS or equivalent, Steam Systems, Legionella Awareness, Industrial Gas Qualifications, IPAF / PASMA, Welding & Fabrication / Pipefitting.

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

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.