Mechanical Engineer

Salary: Competitive plus enhanced overtime pay, company van and Veolia benefits

Grade: Ops

Hours: 40 hours per week 

Location: Mobile across the South

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.

Due to a growing client and service portfolio, Veolia Dewatering and Maintenance Solutions are seeking to recruit a Mechanical Engineer to work on water company sites predominantly in the South of England. The Mechanical Engineer role would suit existing Field Service Engineers looking for new challenges. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a pro-active and passionate team.

What we can offer you:

• 25 days of annual leave

• 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

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

What you'll be doing:

• Work as part of a team, often consisting of two engineers across a range of sites.

• Assist with carrying out inspections, services and repairs to customers’ dewatering machines.

• Assist mechanical repairs and modifications to pumps, pipework and valves and other ancillary equipment.

• Assist pipework installations using plastic, stainless steel and mild steel materials.

• Undertake standby cover and overtime as required including working away from home.

• Assist with completing test reports, installation certificates and customer feedback documents

• Help to ensure energy efficient operation of assets and minimise downtime and potential pollution risks

• Help reduce raw material usage on assets by completing thorough service and maintenance tasks using first time fixes
   

What we're looking for:

• Full UK Driving License is essential

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

• Previous experience in working in an industrial environment or newly qualified in mechanical engineering

• Ideally, candidates will be COMPEX and PASMA trained, with current Confined Space and First Aid certification. A Clean Water and SHEA Water qualification is desirable, along with IOSH Managing Safely and DSEAR Awareness.

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.