Mobile Technician

Veolia UK; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Refer an Engineer £1000 refer a friend

Company pension scheme

Free physiotherapy and 24/7 GP service

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Health, mental and financial wellbeing

Job summary

Veolia UK is seeking a maintenance engineer based mainly in Hull with travel across East Yorkshire to operate on effluent treatment, steam boilers and district heating sites. You will perform planned and reactive maintenance, liaise with contractors, and ensure all service expectations are met for customers.

The role requires mechanical or electrical technical grounding, willingness to upskill, and a strong focus on safety and compliance across multiple sites in the region.

Qualifications

• Qualified to HNC or ONC level (mechanical or electrical) preferred.
• Strong problem solving ability and adaptability required.
• Willingness to develop and upskill through targeted training.

Responsibilities

• Based mainly in Hull with travel to East Yorkshire sites for planned maintenance and reactive works.
• Liaise with contractors and suppliers during services.
• Ensure contractual service expectations are delivered to customers.
• Review site documentation (risk assessments, SOPs, COSHH, SDS) and keep up to date.
• Work with team to ensure statutory maintenance is completed and sites are compliant.
• Participate in monthly engineering meetings to drive improvement.
• Support safety culture by reporting near misses and safety concerns.

Skills

Problem solving

Adaptability

Willingness to upskill

Education

HNC/ONC level (mechanical or electrical)

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary: Up to £37,000 per annum (experience dependant) plus company vehicle and Veolia benefits

Hours: 43 hours per week, Monday to Friday ( 1 in 4 call out rota)

Location: Mobile across East Yorkshire

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:

• 25 days of annual leave
• 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:

• Mainly based in Hull, but with travel between several industrial sites (Effluent Treatment, Steam Boilers and District Heating) across East Yorkshire to carry out both planned preventative maintenance and additional reactive works.
• Liaising with contractors and suppliers during planned services
• Ensuring all contractual service expectations are delivered for the customer
• Take an active role in reviewing on site documentation such as risk assessments, method statements, SOP's, COSHH, SDS etc ensuring there are all up to date
• Work with supervisors and other team members to ensure statuary maintenance is completed and sites are always compliant
• Engage with and contribute to monthly engineering meeting to encourage continuous improvement within the area
• Helping to build a strong HSE culture by reporting near misses and safety concerns, supporting supervisors to investigate and close out any actions

What we're looking for:

• Qualified to HNC or ONC level (mechanical or electrical) preferred
• Previous experience with steam boilers and industrial effluent treatment (DAF Plants) beneficial
• Health & Safety awareness qualification (IOSH)
• Gas Safe, BOAS and IEE 18th Edition would be beneficial, but can also be trained on the job
• Willingness to develop and upskill through targeted training
• Strong problem solving ability and adaptability
• Full clean UK driving licence

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.