Mechanical Technician - CHP Plant (Company Van)

Veolia; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Refer an Engineer £1000

Company pension

Free physiotherapy

24/7 GP service

Discounts

Health resources

Training & development

Job summary

Veolia Huddersfield seeks a Mechanical Technician to own the mechanical maintenance of the Syngenta CHP Plant, providing proactive maintenance to exceed efficiency and cost targets. The role includes a 24/7 callout rota across West Yorkshire sites and managing contractors.

You will maintain plant equipment including boilers and auxiliary systems, ensuring compliance, safety and housekeeping standards are met with minimal supervision and a proactive mindset.

Qualifications

• Qualified to HNC or ONC level in a craft, trade or Engineering discipline.
• Previous experience of steam boilers and hot water systems.
• Proven ability to fault find and problem solve.
• Excellent communications skills (written, telephone manner/verbal/face to face).
• Full Driving licence.

Responsibilities

• To manage and maintain the daily maintenance of the plant within a team that delivers 24/7 cover working a callout rota to the Syngenta and West Yorkshire Mobile sites.
• To manage contractors and keep records to prove compliance.
• To provide a good level of housekeeping and aesthetic appearance in accordance with standard operating procedures and specified standards as determined by the contract KPIs and company values.
• To carry out mechanical maintenance, fault finding, repair, decommissioning and recommissioning on a wide range of plant including High and Low Pressure boilers and auxiliary equipment, ensuring that all equipment within Veolia's control is correctly maintained and repaired, maximising plant efficiency and the safety of themselves and all other personnel at all times.
• They must be able to undertake the role with the minimum of supervision, whilst maintaining a flexible approach and focusing on the needs of the customers and effectively following the quality process and procedures put in place, including pro-actively identifying areas for improvement.
• They will also be expected to share their knowledge / Train the Veolia site team so that they can be covered in their absence.
• 1 in 8 call-out rota

Skills

HNC/ONC level

Steam boilers

Fault finding

Communication skills

Full driving licence

Education

HNC or ONC level in engineering

Job description

Veolia Huddersfield seeks a Mechanical Technician to own the mechanical maintenance of the Syngenta CHP Plant, providing proactive maintenance to exceed efficiency and cost targets. The role includes a 24/7 callout rota across West Yorkshire sites and managing contractors.

You will maintain plant equipment including boilers and auxiliary systems, ensuring compliance, safety and housekeeping standards are met with minimal supervision and a proactive mindset.