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About the Role

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will lead and coordinate a team, deliver maintenance, and carry out complex repairs on water and wastewater equipment, contributing to a more sustainable future.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a team of mechanical engineers/fitters across multiple water and wastewater sites
• Deliver planned and reactive mechanical maintenance on dewatering and associated equipment
• Carry out complex repairs, modifications, overhauls and asset replacements (pumps, pipework, valves, ancillaries)
• Provide day-to-day on-site supervision of employees and subcontractors, ensuring work is delivered safely and to plan
• Act as the primary on-site point of contact for customers, coordinating activities with site teams and contractors
• Work in line with CDM requirements, Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS), and site rules
• Complete permits to work, safety documentation, test reports, installation certificates and customer paperwork
• Support standby cover, overtime and flexibility to work away from home when required

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 (or recognised apprenticeship) in mechanical engineering maintenance
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites (predominantly Southern England)
• Essential safety competencies: COMPEX, SSSTS, Confined Space, First Aid and IOSH
• 5+ years’ experience in an industrial environment, with proven mechanical installation/maintenance/service capability
• Experience leading teams and supervising subcontractors on site, with a “lead by example” approach
• Background in asset replacement and maintaining equipment typically found on water/wastewater treatment plants (desirable)
• Strong paperwork and compliance discipline (permits, reports, certificates) with a safety-first mindset
• Desirable qualifications: Clean Water and/or SHEA Water, DSEAR awareness, PASMA, CSCS Gold Card

Skills

• Mechanical engineering maintenance
• Mechanical installation
• Mechanical maintenance
• Mechanical service capability
• Team leadership
• Subcontractor supervision
• Asset replacement
• Equipment maintenance
• Paperwork and compliance
• Safety-first mindset

Location

• Mobile (London & Southern England)

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 5+ years’ experience
• Senior

Education Level

• NVQ Level 3
• Apprenticeship

Salary/Compensations

• £47,083.63 per annum

Benefits

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Access to our company/people’s pension scheme
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health
• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

About the Company

• Veolia is committed to helping the world take better care of its resources and become a better place for everyone.
• We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity

• 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.