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Salary: 13.52 per hour plus Veolia benefits

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: Brettex Chesterfield, S42 5UY

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.

Due to a growing client and service portfolio, we are seeking to recruit a Mobile Mechanical Technician to work on water company sites in central and northern England.

What we can offer you:

• 25 days of annual leave plus public 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:

• Work as part of a team, often consisting of two engineers across a range of sites.
• Assist with carrying out inspections, services and repairs to customers' dewatering machines.
• Assist mechanical repairs and modifications to pumps, pipework and valves and other ancillary equipment.
• Assist pipework installations using plastic, stainless steel and mild steel materials.
• Undertake standby cover and overtime as required as well as flexibility to work away from home.
• Assist with completing test reports, installation certificates and customer feedback documents.
• Work alongside on site customer teams.
• Liaise on site with customers as a point of contact.
• Assist with the maintenance and repair of dewatering equipment and ancillaries on sewage and clean water treatment facilities.
• Help to ensure energy efficient operation of assets and minimise downtime and potential pollution risks.
• Help reduce raw material usage on assets by completing thorough service and maintenance tasks using first time fixes.

What we're looking for:

Essential:

• Full UK Driving License
• Previous experience in working in an industrial environment or newly qualified in mechanical engineering

Desirable:

• NVQ or a recognised apprenticeship in mechanical engineering maintenance at Level 2
• Experience in maintaining the equipment typically found on water and sewage treatment plants.
• Confined Space Training
• First Aid Trained

What's next?

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

We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.