Mechanical Engineer

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Salary: £18.41 per hour plus enhanced overtime pay, company van and Veolia benefits

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: Mobile across the South

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.

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 company pension scheme

• Free physiotherapy and 24/7 GP service 

• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers

• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental, and financial health

• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential 

What you'll be doing:

• Work as part of a team of other mechanical engineers or mechanical fitters, often consisting of two engineers across a range of sites

• Carry out complex and detailed asset overhauls and replacements

• Undertake mechanical repairs and modifications to dewatering equipment, pumps, pipework, valves and other ancillary equipment

• Carry out inspections, services and repairs to customers’ dewatering assets machines

• Carry out pipework installations using plastic, stainless steel and mild steel materials and other ancillary equipment

• Undertake standby cover and overtime as required as well as flexibility to work away from home

• Complete test reports, installation certificates and customer feedback documents

• Complete customer paperwork such as permits to work and safety paperwork

• Work alongside on-site customer teams.

• Liaise on site with customers as the first point of contact

• Lead the maintenance and repair of dewatering equipment and ancillaries on sewage and clean water treatment facilities.

• Ensure energy efficient operation of assets, minimise downtime and potential pollution risks by effectively maintaining assets

• Help reduce raw material usage on assets by completing thorough service and maintenance tasks using first time fixes.

What we're looking for:

• Full UK Driving License is essential

• NVQ or a recognised apprenticeship in mechanical engineering maintenance at Level 3

• Previous experience in working in an industrial environment or newly qualified in mechanical engineering

• Ideally, candidates will be COMPEX and PASMA trained, with current Confined Space and First Aid certification. A Clean Water and SHEA Water qualification is desirable, along with IOSH Managing Safely and DSEAR Awareness.

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.