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Veolia; Tidworth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Refer an Engineer – £1000 bonus

Pension scheme access

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Health and wellbeing resources

Job summary

Veolia is hiring for a role based in Tidworth. You will assist with inspections, servicing and repairs on Waste and Clean water assets across the Southern Region, and may work at other locations as required. Standby coverage and overtime are part of the rota with additional pay.

The role requires a full UK driving license, plant operations experience, and a Level 2 NVQ/apprenticeship in mechanical engineering maintenance. You must be able to pass security clearance and a police background check.

Qualifications

• Experience of plant operations.
• Full UK Driving License.
• NVQ or apprenticeship in mechanical engineering maintenance Level 2.
• Must be able to pass Security Clearance and Police background checks.

Responsibilities

• Assist with inspections, services and repairs on Waste and Clean water assets across the Southern Region.
• Undertake standby cover and overtime as required, typically 1 week in 4 with additional payment.
• Work at other locations within the Southern Region as needed.
• Complete test reports, installation certificates and customer feedback documents.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders and customer teams; strong communication is essential.

Skills

Plant operations experience

Full UK Driving License

Education

NVQ or apprenticeship in mechanical engineering maintenance Level 2

Job description

Salary: Up to £42,000 per annum plus Veolia benefits, depending on skills and experience

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: Tidworth as your primary location, but will be required to work at other locations when required.

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 people's pension scheme
• Free physiotherapy service
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
• You will be provided with a company vehicle and tools for work use only.

What you'll be doing:

• Assist with carrying out inspections, services and repairs on both Waste and Clean water assets across the Southern Region.
• Undertake standby cover and overtime as required as part of a rota, typically 1 week in 4 for which additional payment will be made.
• You may also be required to work at other locations within the Southern Region.
• Assist with completing test reports, installation certificates and customer feedback documents.
• Working alongside key stakeholders and customers teams, so good communication skills are essential.
• Help to ensure energy efficient operation of assets and minimise downtime and potential pollution risks
• Help reduce raw material usage on assets by completing thorough service and maintenance tasks using first time fixes
• Look to develop and deliver innovation and opportunities to maximise efficiency within the operational teams.

What we’re looking for:

• Full UK Driving License
• Experience of plant operations
• NVQ or a recognised apprenticeship in mechanical engineering maintenance at Level 2
• Must be able to pass a Security Clearance in line with the Ministry of Defence vetting as well as a Police CRB background screening assessment

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.