Operations Technician

veoliauki; Seafield; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Company pension

Physiotherapy & GP service

Discounts for groceries & retailers

Wellbeing resources

Training & development

Job summary

Veolia is recruiting at Seafield, Edinburgh for a maintenance-focused role. Salary is £36,475.55 per annum, 37 hours weekly, Mon-Thurs 07:30-15:30 and Fri 07:30-15:00, located at Seafield WWTW, Edinburgh.

You will optimise and maintain processes and assets and perform on-site sampling with strong safety discipline. You will work with contractors, provide technical feedback, and participate in standby duties, while using CMMS to document activities.

Qualifications

• Experience in optimizing wastewater processes and assets to ensure operational performance and compliance.
• Strong problem-solving skills for on-site issues and system reliability.
• Full driving licence is required for site duties.

Responsibilities

• Optimise and maintain all processes and assets across AVSE sites, including planned preventative and corrective maintenance, work orders, and basic maintenance tasks.
• Conduct on-site sampling and analysis, report to Supervisor on site operations and compliance, and maintain accurate data in computerized maintenance management systems
• Maintain highest health and safety standards, respond to alarms and adverse developments, manage site security at Seafield, and ensure proper use of Permit to Work systems
• Manage and cooperate with contractors, provide technical assistance to site teams, and participate actively in team work and problem-solving activities
• Provide technical feedback to senior teams for capital interventions, maintain up-to-date asset information, and ensure timely completion of associated documentation
• Participate in standby rota to respond to emergencies and support maintenance technician duties as required

Skills

Wastewater process experience

Problem solving

Driving license

Site maintenance

Tools

CMMS software

Google Workspace

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary: £36,475.55 per annum plus Veolia benefits

Hours: 37 hours per week, Mon-Thurs 07:30-15:30, Fri 07:30-15:00

Location: Seafield WWTW, 20 Marine Esplanade, Seafield Road, Edinburgh, EH6 7RF

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 + Public holidays
• 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:

• Optimise and maintain all processes and assets across AVSE sites, including planned preventative and corrective maintenance, work orders, and basic maintenance tasks
• Conduct on-site sampling and analysis, report to Supervisor on site operations and compliance, and maintain accurate data in computerized maintenance management systems
• Maintain highest health and safety standards, respond to alarms and adverse developments, manage site security at Seafield, and ensure proper use of Permit to Work systems
• Manage and cooperate with contractors, provide technical assistance to site teams, and participate actively in team work and problem-solving activities
• Provide technical feedback to senior teams for capital interventions, maintain up-to-date asset information, and ensure timely completion of associated documentation
• Participate in standby rota to respond to emergencies and support maintenance technician duties as required

What we're looking for:

Essential

• The ability to optimise operational plant to ensure optimum performance, contractual and regulatory compliance
• Skills/Expertise in running and maintaining Wastewater processes and assets or similar.
• Strong problem solving skills
• Full driving license required

Desirable

• Excellent knowledge of all areas, sites and processes within the AVSE contract scope.
• Practical knowledge of Google packages, experience of computerized maintenance management package(s).
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Good commercial awareness.
• Health and Safety awareness/qualifications.
• Confined space qualification for medium risk entries.
• Competence in the issuing and use of all company permit to work systems
• Risk assessment and method statement training

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.