Mechanical Technician

Salary & Benefits

£16.34 per hour (inclusive of cost of living rate) plus company vehicle, overtime pay, and Veolia benefits.

25 days of annual leave, access to company pension scheme, free physiotherapy and 24/7 GP service, discounts on groceries and retailers, resources to support physical, mental, and financial health, ongoing training and development. Refer an Engineer to us once you’ve joined and earn £1000.

Mobile across London and the South. 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday (flexible between 06:00am - 06:00pm). This role requires flexibility, including standby cover, overtime and occasional periods of working away from home.

• Work as part of a team of engineers across a range of sites.
• Assist with inspections, services and repairs to customers’ dewatering machines.
• Assist in mechanical repairs and modifications to pumps, pipework, valves and other ancillary equipment.
• Assist pipework installations using plastic, stainless steel and mild steel materials.
• Undertake standby cover and overtime as required; be flexible to work away from home.
• Complete test reports, installation certificates and customer feedback documents.
• Work alongside on‑site customer teams and liaise with customers as a point of contact.
• Maintain and repair dewatering equipment and ancillaries on sewage and clean water treatment facilities.
• Ensure energy‑efficient operation of assets and minimise downtime and potential pollution risks.
• Reduce raw material usage on assets by completing thorough service and maintenance tasks using first‑time fixes.
• Provide front‑line care and maintenance of customer dewatering assets, keeping them in optimum working condition and readily available.
• Operate assets safely and effectively in line with company procedures, manufacturer guidelines, and relevant health and safety requirements.
• Operate mobile hire equipment correctly, safely and in accordance with all relevant operational and compliance standards.

Essential:

• Full UK Driving License.
• Previous experience in working in an industrial environment or newly qualified in Mechanical Engineering.

Desirable:

• NVQ or a recognised apprenticeship in mechanical engineering maintenance at Level 2.
• Experience in maintaining equipment typically found on water and sewage treatment plants.
• Confined Space Training.
• First Aid Trained.

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 are 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.