Mechanical Technician

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Salary: £13.92 per hour plus overtime and additional Veolia benefits

Hours: 40 hours per week with expectations to stay out when required

Location: Based in Chesterfield but the work will be UK and Ireland based

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.

As a Mechanical Engineer you'll be pushing for innovative solutions to create a more sustainable future for all. 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 people's pension scheme

• Free physiotherapy service

• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers

• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to

• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household

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

What you'll be doing;

• Carry out complex and detailed asset overhauls and replacements

• Undertake mechanical repairs and modifications 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

• Working alongside subcontractors and in some situations act as a site supervisor on small to medium projects

What we're looking for;

Essential

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

• Full UK Driving License

Desirable

• Compex Trained

• Confined Space Training

• First Aid Trained

• Clean Water Qualification

• SHEA Water Qualification

• IOSH Managing Safely

• DSEAR Awareness

• PASMA Trained

• IPAF

• Welding qualifications

• Fusion Welding certification

• SSSTS or SMSTS

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.