Proactive Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Veolia; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25 days

Employee discounts

Virtual GP access

Volunteer day

Training & development

Financial wellbeing program

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a Maintenance Operative in Norwood, South Yorkshire. The role is 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a salary of 15.37 per hour plus Veolia benefits.

You will perform proactive and reactive mechanical maintenance, fault diagnosis, and repair of equipment, while following safety rules and maintaining clear communication with the operations team. You will adjust machinery to sustain plant performance, investigate failures, report incidents, carry out planned maintenance,

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship in Mechanical engineering, City & Guilds/NVQ (or equivalent).
• Experienced in fault finding and maintaining predominantly mechanical (and possibly electrical) processing equipment.
• Attention to detail.
• Problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform proactive and reactive mechanical maintenance, fault diagnosis, and repair of equipment.
• Follow all site safety rules and wear appropriate PPE for each task.
• Maintain regular communication with the operational team.
• Adjust machinery and equipment settings to maintain plant performance.
• Investigate plant failures, determine root causes, and recommend cost-effective recovery plans.
• Report health, safety, and environmental incidents.
• Carry out PPMs and provide feedback.
• Maintain service records and key performance indicators.
• Monitor and supervise contractors.
• Maintain a tidy work environment.
• Stop any unsafe tasks or activities.

Skills

Fault finding

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Forklift truck

C&G Confined Space - High Risk

Job description

Veolia is seeking a Maintenance Operative in Norwood, South Yorkshire. The role is 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a salary of 15.37 per hour plus Veolia benefits.

You will perform proactive and reactive mechanical maintenance, fault diagnosis, and repair of equipment, while following safety rules and maintaining clear communication with the operations team. You will adjust machinery to sustain plant performance, investigate failures, report incidents, carry out planned maintenance,