Water Treatment Engineer

Veolia; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company is seeking a maintenance engineer in Birmingham to perform PPM maintenance and fault finding on various industrial utility plants. The ideal candidate will have an HNC/HND in electrical engineering and experience in water operations. This role offers a competitive salary ranging from £38,000 to £52,000, plus a company van and benefits, including 25 days annual leave and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave

Refer an Engineer bonus

Access to pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Health support resources

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• HNC/HND in electrical engineering or similar.
• 18th edition wiring regulations.
• Driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out PPM maintenance regime on large industrial utility plant.
• Safely operate and maintain all site main utilities.
• Manage and update the maintenance management system.

Skills

Experience in water operations

Experience of fault finding and resolving electrical and mechanical issues

Communication skills

Time management skills

IT proficiency

Education

HNC/HND in electrical engineering or similar

18th edition wiring regulations

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary: £38,000 - £52,000 depending on experience plus company van and Veolia benefits

Hours: 40 hours per week, day shift with 1 in 3 callout rota

Location: Mobile across Birmingham/West Midlands

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

What you'll be doing:

• Carry out PPM maintenance regime, fault finding and repairs on large industrial utility plant, (Electrical & Mechanical) on a wide range of plant including (DAF, Clarifiers, UF systems, RO, Dosing systems, Pumps, Blowers, Compressed air systems, Multimedia filters)
• Safely operate and maintain all site main utilities ensuring 100% service delivery is supplied to the client under contract KPI's
• Manage and update the computerised maintenance management system in accordance with company operating procedures
• Be part of a call out rota covering operations for sickness and holiday and call outs for breakdowns
• Maintain excellent communications with clients onsite and development relationship
• Ensure compliance with EA Permits and Trade Effluent Agreements

What we're looking for:

• HNC/HND in electrical engineering or similar
• 18th edition wiring regulations
• Experience in water operations
• Experience of fault finding and resolving electrical and mechanical issues
• Driving license
• Communication skills
• Time management skills
• IT proficiency

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.