Mechanical Technician – Water & Wastewater Plant

Veolia Group; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package including VHI cover

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a Maintenance Technician to respond to daily site issues and perform planned and unplanned maintenance on equipment across multiple sites. The role requires strong hands-on mechanical skills, experience with water treatment processes, and the ability to work with contractors to maintain safety and quality standards.

The successful candidate will train apprentices, complete required training, and support the Maintenance Manager in achieving operational targets while adhering to

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in maintenance and breakdowns of processing plants/equipment, preferably water/wastewater.
• Experience working in Water Treatment / Wastewater Treatment / Process Plants.
• Experience with dosing pumps and mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out safe maintenance and servicing on site equipment and systems.
• Investigate issues to identify root causes and corrective actions to restore operation.
• Liaise with contractors to monitor safety, quality and compliance on site.
• Record test results and service activities in the maintenance system for traceability.
• Train apprentices and junior engineers, supporting multi-skilling across the team.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Water/wastewater experience

Dosing pumps

Mechanical knowledge

Education

Mechanical Trade Qualified

Job description

Veolia is seeking a Maintenance Technician to respond to daily site issues and perform planned and unplanned maintenance on equipment across multiple sites. The role requires strong hands-on mechanical skills, experience with water treatment processes, and the ability to work with contractors to maintain safety and quality standards.

The successful candidate will train apprentices, complete required training, and support the Maintenance Manager in achieving operational targets while adhering to