Service Engineer

Veolia; Taunton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Employee discounts

Health resources

Virtual GP 24/7

Volunteer day

Training & development

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a Service Engineer to cover the Somerset region. You will carry out planned, preventative and reactive mechanical maintenance across Veolia sites and respond to breakdowns to restore operations quickly.

The role requires installing, maintaining and repairing pumps, valves and pipework, plus fault finding and creating clear maintenance records. A UK driving licence and willingness to travel are essential.

Qualifications

• A recognised mechanical engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, apprenticeship or equivalent).
• Experience installing, maintaining and repairing pumps, pipework and mechanical plants.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills with breakdown repair experience.
• Experience with planned and reactive maintenance in industrial/utilities environments.
• Full UK driving licence; willing to travel across the Somerset region; good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned, preventative and reactive mechanical maintenance across Veolia sites.
• Install, maintain, repair and replace pumps, valves and related equipment.
• Diagnose faults, identify root causes and complete effective repairs on mechanical plant.
• Respond to breakdowns, restore operation quickly and safely.
• Complete pipework installations and leak rectification; maintain records and PPm schedules.
• Report on outstanding work and improvement opportunities.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Fault diagnosis

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 3

City & Guilds

Apprenticeship

HNC/HND (desirable)

Tools

Pumps and valves

Pumping systems

Job description

Service Engineer

Location: Mobile - Covering Somerset region

Salary: Competitive, plus Veolia Benefits

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

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. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life. 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

• Access to our company pension scheme
• 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
• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you'll be doing:

• Carry out planned, preventative and reactive mechanical maintenance across Veolia sites.
• Install, maintain, repair and replace pumps, valves, pipework and associated mechanical equipment.
• Diagnose faults, identify root causes and complete effective repairs on mechanical plant and pumping systems.
• Respond to breakdowns and emergency callouts, making equipment safe and restoring operation as quickly as possible.
• Complete pipework installations, modifications, repairs and leak rectification works, including the inspection and commissioning of completed work.
• Maintain accurate records, complete PPM schedules and report on outstanding work, recurring faults and improvement opportunities.

What we're looking for:

• A recognised mechanical engineering qualification, such as NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, apprenticeship or equivalent; HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline is desirable.
• Practical experience installing, maintaining and repairing pumps, pipework, valves and mechanical plants.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving skills, with experience diagnosing breakdowns and identifying effective repair solutions.
• Experience of planned and reactive maintenance in an industrial, utilities, water, waste, process or facilities environment.
• Experience responding to emergency breakdowns and participating in an out-of-hours call-out rota, with a good understanding of safe systems of work.
• A full UK driving licence, willingness to travel across London and strong communication skills are essential; electrical, instrumentation, PLC, SCADA or ECI experience would be advantageous.

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.