Technical Facilities Service Assistant

Veolia; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Company pension

Free physiotherapy

Employee discounts

Health and wellbeing resources

Training and development

Job summary

Veolia is hiring for a maintenance-focused role at our Portsmouth site. You will perform repairs, routine checks, and essential testing to keep facilities safe and operational. DBS clearance is required and you will work 40 hours per week, Mon–Fri, on site at Portsmouth.

Ideal candidates have experience with hand/power tools, good communication, and the ability to work with a team to resolve issues quickly. Veolia offers a pension, health resources, and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Pass DBS check
• Experience using hand/power tools and basic building fabric repairs
• Able to identify issues and find practical solutions with team support
• Dexterity, coordination and physical fitness
• Good communication, teamwork and time management
• Attention to detail and self-motivation
• Competence with basic software and documentation

Responsibilities

• Repairs & Maintenance: carry out scheduled and reactive maintenance tasks and keep technical areas clean, safe and operational
• Preventative checks: routine inspections, meter readings and servicing to prevent breakdowns
• Portable Appliance testing
• Fire Alarm & Emergency light testing
• Complete tasks efficiently and move between jobs as priorities change
• Respond to service desk requests in line with site KPIs
• Support site operations by assisting and supervising contractors on site
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and maintain standards

Skills

DBS check

Hand tools

Power tools

Issue identification

Dexterity

Physical fitness

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Basic software & documentation

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Salary: up to £32000 per annum plus Veolia benefits

Hours: 40 hours per week, Mon - Fri

Location: Airbus, Anchorage Road, Portsmouth, PO3 5PU

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 company 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

What you'll be doing:

• Repairs & Maintenance: Carry out scheduled and reactive general maintenance tasks, assisting with keeping technical areas clean, safe and operational.


• Preventative Checks: Conducting routine inspections, meter readings and servicing to prevent breakdowns.


• Portable Appliance testing.


• Fire Alarm & Emergency light testing


• Completing tasks efficiently and moving between jobs as priorities change.


• Responding to service desk requests in line with site KPI's


• Completing any reasonable request to support the site operations.


• Compliance: Following health & safety regulations and maintaining standards.


• Site Support: Support the technical services department escort and supervise contractors on site

What we're looking for:

• Ability to pass DBS check


• Experience using hand/power tools, ability to complete simple building fabric repairs and maintenance


• Experience identifying issues and finding practical solutions with support of the maintenance team.


• Dexterity, coordination, and physical fitness.


• Communication, teamwork, time management, attention to detail, and self-motivation.


• Competence with basic software and documentation.

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.