Operations Technician

Veolia; Seafield; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Company pension

Physiotherapy & GP

Discounts

Wellbeing resources

Training & development

Job summary

Veolia in Edinburgh is seeking a Maintenance Technician to optimise and maintain AVSE site processes at Seafield WWTW. You will perform on-site sampling, ensure data is recorded in CMMS, and support safety and regulatory compliance across operations.

The role requires strong problem-solving skills, experience with wastewater processes, and a valid driving licence. A full-time, on-site position offering training, pension, and wellbeing benefits is provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to optimise operational plant to ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Experience running wastewater processes and assets, or similar.
• Strong problem-solving skills to address on-site challenges.
• Full driving licence is required to access sites.

Responsibilities

• Optimise and maintain processes and assets across AVSE sites, including maintenance work orders.
• Conduct on-site sampling and report to Supervisor on operations and compliance.
• Maintain health and safety standards, respond to alarms, manage site security and permits to work.
• Coordinate with contractors and provide technical assistance to site teams.
• Provide feedback to senior teams for capital interventions and document assets.
• Participate in standby rota to respond to emergencies and support maintenance duties.

Skills

Plant optimisation

Wastewater processes

Problem solving

Driving licence

Job description

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

What’s next?

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.