Network Engineer

Salary: £47,020.53 per annum plus a 15% annual bonus and Veolia benefits

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: Energy Recovery Facility

Bernard Road Service Centre

Sheffield

S4 7YX

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 Network 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 plus bank holidays

• Access to our company/people’s pension scheme

• 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

• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community 

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

What you’ll be doing; 

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs on industrial water boilers, boiler houses and associated equipment across the Sheffield district heating network

• Maintaining and troubleshooting customer plant room installations, including actuators, strainers, valves and heat interface units

• Supporting underground pipe network maintenance activities, including leak detection and repair

• Conducting regular site visits to customer plant rooms, providing technical advice and ensuring minimal service disruption

• Monitoring network performance using SCADA systems and maintenance management software, identifying improvement opportunities and reporting findings to the Principal Engineer

• Ensuring all maintenance activities comply fully with relevant health and safety legislation, environmental standards and industry best practices

• Accurately completing maintenance records, incident reports and work documentation in line with company procedures

• Contributing technical input to support maintenance planning and continuous improvement initiatives

• Supporting the implementation of energy efficiency and sustainability measures aligned with Veolia's wider environmental objectives

• Collaborating with the wider operations team to respond effectively to both planned and unplanned maintenance requirements.

What we're looking for;

• HNC/HND level qualification in Engineering or a related discipline – essential

• Hands-on experience with water or steam boiler plant, heat networks or similar infrastructure – essential

• A solid understanding of energy systems, boiler plant and heating systems – essential

• Full UK Driving Licence – essential

• BOAS accreditation – desirable

• IOSH Managing Safety qualification – desirable

• Working knowledge of heat networks and district energy systems – desirable

• Experience using SCADA systems and maintenance management software

• Ability to interpret technical drawings, equipment manuals and diagnostic data

• Knowledge of relevant health, safety and environmental legislation applicable to heat network operations

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.