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Salary: £32,000 - £35,000 per annum plus Veolia benefits

Hours: 40 hours per week - 8am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday however hours may slightly flex

Location: Arla Foods LS10 1AX/ Yorkshire mobile



We are seeking an apprentice trained Multi-disciplined Technician with a strong Electrical bias to be responsible for all day to day maintenance activities at one of our customer locations in Leeds, alongside working with the Yorkshire mobile engineering team. The scope of your activities will consist of maintenance to boilers, refrigeration equipment, air handling systems, compressed air systems etc and all the auxiliary and ancillary plant used to support the continued successful delivery of our services to the customer.



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 sees the world in a similar way, to take up an exciting Technician role.



Because of our responsibility when it comes to leading change, resourcing takes every single one of us, and this is how you can play your part. And if you're keen to see the difference you can make, this role will suit you perfectly.



It doesn't matter if 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 will you be doing?

• To be aware of and work within company Health Safety and Environment and Quality systems
  
• Environmental reporting of incidents to line management
  
• Housekeeping
  
• Diagnosing and repairing faults on an extensive range of electrical/ mechanical equipment
  
• Carry out Root Cause Analysis and play an active role in investigating recurring faults and engineering solutions.
  
• Carrying out Planned preventative & reactive maintenance
  
• Identification and purchase of essential maintenance spares
  
• Preparing procedures and risk assessment for maintenance tasks
  
• To liaise with operation staff as appropriate
  
• Takes ownership of problems and solutions.
  
• Planning and carrying out improvement projects
  
• Supervision of maintenance sub-contractors
  
• Carry out other reasonable tasks and duties as requested by management
  
• work on all the sites Mechanical/ Electrical assets including pumps, motors, compressors. You will accurately record maintenance using a CMMS to help plan future maintenance activities.
  
• Work on a call out rota to respond to site out of hours during emergencies and work occasional weekends (1 in 4)
  
• Stock control of site maintenance spares
  

What are we looking for?

• A time served mechanical or electrical technician with proven experience in maintenance on a utilities plant or similar heavy industrial environment
  
• ONC/ NQV Level 3 or City and Guilds qualified or other recognized certification by a recognised body
  
• Strong health and safety knowledge
  
• Detailed knowledge of plant and maintenance systems and their functionality, especially computer based.
  
• Appropriate IT skills (confident use of Google,CMMS, email etc.)
  
• Knowledge of Incineration and Power Generation or similar industry would be advantageous
  
• Experienced in carrying out mechanical/ electrical maintenance in a industrial process environment such as waste to energy, power station, chemical, oil & gas, petrochemical or marine engineering.
  
• General pipefitting & welding knowledge would be advantageous
  
• Knowledge of electrical systems & controls
  
• Experience in carrying out maintenance on C&I assets including its DCS and associated PLC's control systems in a heavy industrial process environment preferred but not essential
  
• Working knowledge of pressure system regulation advantageous
  
• Able to provide technical advice to other members
  
• Able to supervise maintenance contractors when needed
  
• Good team worker with good communication skills and ability to work unsupervised
  
• Analytical ability and enthusiastic and competent problem solver with a practical approach to solving engineering problems.
  
• Eager/ keen to develop own skills further
  
• Ability to work within & be part of a team

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.