Maintenance Engineer

Overview

Ready to find the right role for you? Salary: £58,000.00 per annum plus a 17.5% annual bonus and Veolia benefits.

Hours:

40 hours per week.

Location:

Chilton Power Station, Durham DL17 0PB
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As a Maintenance Engineer you’ll be pushing for innovative solutions to create a more sustainable future for all. Veolia supports employees in working with local communities, looking after the environment, and contributing to an inclusive culture.

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Access to our pension scheme
• Discounts on groceries and retailers
• Resources to support physical, mental and financial health; 24 hour virtual GP access for you and household members
• One paid day of leave each year to volunteer
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

• Assist the Maintenance Manager in preparing site maintenance budget proposals and work within approved budgets.
• Assist in coordinating the in-house maintenance team’s day-to-day activities, delegating and prioritising work, and ensuring sub-contractors perform their duties according to procedures and work schedules.
• Develop and implement risk assessments and method statements for maintenance tasks, including preparation of permits to work.
• Assist in managing the site CMMS to ensure an effective maintenance process, including all inputs into CMMS systems and records of assets.
• Assist the Maintenance Manager with planning and management of planned maintenance outages, including scope of work, quality control and coordination among all parties, and be available on site during outages.
• Take responsibility for contractors on site as directed, ensuring inductions are completed and work is carried out safely and in line with Veolia’s safe working practices.
• Ensure compliance with Veolia Management System, Health and Safety policies and minimum standards to operate within legal requirements and environmental legislation.
• Assist with management of site stock holdings and critical equipment spares to ensure levels are fit for purpose.
• Be available to be called during emergency situations and plant breakdowns; participate in the standby rota as applicable.

• Apprentice trained Engineer/Technician, qualified to HNC standard in a relevant Engineering discipline; extensive relevant experience will be considered.
• An understanding of current environmental, health and safety issues and regulatory requirements.
• Proficient in the use of IT equipment, including word processing and spreadsheet software, with the ability to communicate effectively and produce clear, concise reports.
• Knowledge of computerised maintenance management systems is advantageous.
• Desirable:
  Knowledge of Pressure System Safety Regulations and statutory inspection regulations.
• Significant experience and knowledge of maintenance of a variety of plant and equipment, including low/medium/high voltage equipment, 415V motors, variable speed drives, switch gear, major rotating plant, boiler and steam plant and auxiliaries, material handling equipment, crane equipment, emissions abatement equipment and plant auxiliaries.

Apply today so we can make a difference for generations to come. We are proud to be named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for multiple years and are committed to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a Disability Confident Employer, we 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 strive for a fair, diverse and inclusive workplace for all.