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About the Role

Join Veolia in transforming the environment and building a better future by taking care of the world's resources. Contribute to our inclusive culture while performing essential maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

Carry out planned, preventative, and reactive mechanical maintenance across Veolia sites.
Install, maintain, repair, and replace pumps, valves, pipework, and associated mechanical equipment.
Diagnose faults, identify root causes, and complete effective repairs on mechanical plant and pumping systems.
Respond to breakdowns and emergency callouts, making equipment safe and restoring operation quickly.
Complete pipework installations, modifications, repairs, and leak rectification works, including inspection and commissioning.
Maintain accurate records, complete PPM schedules, and report on outstanding work, recurring faults, and improvement opportunities.

Requirements

A recognised mechanical engineering qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, apprenticeship, or equivalent).
HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline is desirable.
Practical experience installing, maintaining, and repairing pumps, pipework, valves, and mechanical plants.
Strong mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
Experience diagnosing breakdowns and identifying effective repair solutions.
Experience with planned and reactive maintenance in industrial, utilities, water, waste, process, or facilities environments.
Experience responding to emergency breakdowns and participating in an out-of-hours call-out rota.
Good understanding of safe systems of work.
A full UK driving licence.
Willingness to travel across London.
Strong communication skills.
Electrical, instrumentation, PLC, SCADA, or ECI experience would be advantageous.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance
Fault finding
Problem-solving
Pumps
Valves
Pipework
Mechanical plant systems
Planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
Reactive maintenance
Emergency response
Safe systems of work
Record keeping
Reporting
Communication

Location

Mobile across London (mainly South London)

Work Type

Full-time
Permanent

Experience Level

Dependant on experience

Education Level

NVQ Level 3
City & Guilds
Apprenticeship
HNC
HND

Salary/Compensations

£45,000 - £55,000 per annum

Benefits

Company vehicle
25 days of annual leave
Refer an Engineer bonus (£1000)
Company pension scheme
Free physiotherapy
24/7 GP service
Discounts on groceries and retailers
Resources for physical, mental, and financial health
Ongoing training and development opportunities

About the Company

Veolia is dedicated to helping the world take better care of its resources and become a better place.
Veolia is committed to working alongside communities, looking after the environment, and contributing to an inclusive culture.
Named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years (2023, 2024, 2025).
Veolia is transforming the environment and what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.

Equal Opportunity

Veolia is dedicated to supporting applicants throughout their application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate.
As a proud Disability Confident Employer, Veolia 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.
Veolia is committed to ensuring fair treatment without discrimination and aims to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.