Technician

Veolia Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company in the UK is seeking a Mobile Technician to carry out maintenance work across the Southwest. This role involves working on mechanical and electrical systems, troubleshooting, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Qualifications include NVQ Level 2 in Engineering and experience with industrial systems. The company offers competitive benefits and a commitment to an inclusive workplace.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Employee discounts

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or above in Engineering preferably.
• Experience with HVAC, boilers, pumps, and industrial systems was advantageous.
• Strong technical skills in electrical and mechanical areas.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine and preventative maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems.
• Liaise with subcontractors during planned service maintenance.
• Participate in audits and resolve plant faults.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical systems

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Engineering

Tools

Hand/power tools

Technical documentation

Job description

Hours: 43 hours per week, 1 in 4 call out once trained

Location: Mobile across the Southwest

As a Mobile Technician you’ll be pushing for innovative solutions to create a moresustainable future for all. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongsideour communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

We have a broad range of work which covers a wide range of mechanical and electricalwork such as plumbing, pipework, welding, electrical works, PAT, Fixed wire testing, systemcontrols, HVAC. We are open to all aspects of these skill sets with many opportunities toincrease your skill level to support our team.

What we can offer you:

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

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

What you'll be doing:

Carry out work as per schedule supplied by the Contracts Manager or Supervisor.

Complete site documentation before and after work tasks.

Liaise with subcontractors during planned service maintenance.

All work on site to be carried out in accordance with site EHS (Environmental Health and Safety) and Veolia EHS rules and guidelines.

Flexibility to work on equipment in all buildings and around Maintenance Shutdowns

Participate in Audits of the Mechanical and Electrical plant rooms and follow up on actions

Be part of an Industrial Energy team that manages the maintenance of industrial FM Services, as well as steam & Hot water boilers, LTHW systems, Heat Pump systems and HVAC.

Carry out routine and statutory planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive and breakdown works to all mechanical and electrical systems across all the sites.

Ensure that plant faults and defects are swiftly rectified to maintain the plants in serviceable order at all times.

Maintenance and publication of plant quality records and reports.

Carry out daily routine operational tasks to plants that will comply with legislation and

Participate in an on-call rota, providing out-of-hours cover, along with weekend working

Please note the role involves some lifting, working at heights and/or in confined spaces.

What we're looking for:

NVQ Level 2 or above in Engineering would be desirable

Experience with industrial systems (HVAC, boilers, pumps, cooling towers, water systems) would be desirable

18th Edition BS 7671 qualified would be desirable

C&G 2391 Inspection & Test certified would be desirable

F-Gas Category 1 (C&G 2079-11) would be desirable

BOAS or Steam/HTHW/MTHW trained would be desirable

Strong technical skills including mathematics, electrical systems and mechanical knowledge

Experience with equipment diagnostics, maintenance and troubleshooting

Proficient in using hand/power tools and reading technical documentation

Computer literate with basic IT and networking abilities

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Understanding of safety protocols, quality procedures and industry regulations

What’s next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

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.

About Us

Ready to see the world as we do?

Who is Veolia?

Where other people see waste, our community here at Veolia see opportunity. 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.