Supervisor

U816 Veolia ES (UK) Limited; Tameside; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Discounts on retailers

Health and wellbeing resources

24/7 virtual GP access

Volunteer day

Training and development opportunities

Employee financial wellbeing support

Job summary

Veolia ES (UK) Limited in Birmingham is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead proactive mechanical maintenance, fault diagnosis, and safety-compliant operations. You will coordinate with the operational team, supervise contractors, and ensure plant performance.

The role requires an operational supervisory background, a recognised mechanical apprenticeship, and experience in maintaining processing equipment. Veolia offers benefits and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Operational supervisor experience is required.
• Recognised apprenticeship in Mechanical engineering (City & Guilds/NVQ or equivalent).
• Experienced in fault finding and maintaining predominantly mechanical (and possibly electrical) processing equipment.
• Ability to operate plant equipment is desirable.

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

Operational supervision

Education

Recognised mechanical engineering apprenticeship

Job description

Salary: £38,365.00 plus Veolia benefits Hours: 40 hours per week Monday - Friday 0800-1630 Location: Birmingham, B35 7AG

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:

• 25 days of annual leave
• 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
• Stream - Employee financial wellbeing support: early access to your earned pay, savings, budgeting, financial coaching & rewards.

What you'll be doing:

• 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

What we're looking for:

• Previous operational supervisor experience
• Recognised apprenticeship in Mechanical engineering, O Technical qualifications - City & Guilds/NVQ (or equivalent)
• Experienced in fault finding and maintaining predominantly mechanical (and possibly electrical) processing equipment
• Ability to operate plant equipment is desirable

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.

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.

Company values and mission

We’re determined to push for ecological transformation through waste, water and energy, and are committed to getting the tough jobs done. And most importantly, we see the potential of every member of our team, and are giving them the chance to realise it with us. Whether it’s their potential, their commitment or their impact, we see it all. And with our values being community spirit, responsibility, innovation, customer focus and respect they keep us focused on those who matter – all 14,000+ of our employees, our customers and our communities too.