About the Role
Veolia Dewatering and Maintenance Solutions is seeking to recruit a Mechanical Engineer to work on water company wastewater sites. This role is ideal for existing Field Service Engineers looking for new challenges within a pro-active and passionate team.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- NVQ or a recognised apprenticeship in mechanical engineering maintenance at Level 3
- Full UK Driving License
- Hands on engineering maintenance experience
- Compex Trained (Desirable)
- Confined Space Trained (Desirable)
- First Aid Trained (Desirable)
- Clean Water Qualification (Desirable)
- SHEA Water Qualification (Desirable)
- IOSH Managing Safely (Desirable)
- DSEAR Awareness (Desirable)
- PASMA Trained (Desirable)
Location
- Mobile across South England
Work Type
- Full-time
Education Level
- NVQ Level 3 in mechanical engineering maintenance or recognised apprenticeship
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive
Benefits
- Company vehicle
- 25 days of annual leave
- Refer an Engineer bonus (£1000)
- Company pension scheme
- Free physiotherapy service
- Discounts on groceries and retailers
- Resources for physical, mental and financial health
- 24-hour virtual GP access
- 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.
- Named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years (2023, 2024, 2025).
- Committed to transforming the environment and providing rewarding, purposeful careers.
- A proud Disability Confident Employer.
Equal Opportunity
- Dedicated to supporting applicants throughout their application journey, offering reasonable adjustments.
- Will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme and meet minimum criteria.
- Committed to ensuring fair treatment without discrimination.
- Aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
