Maintenance Technician at Veolia (Sponsorship Available)

Veolia is actively seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our team. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including those requiring visa sponsorship.

About the Company

Veolia is a global leader in ecological transformation, turning challenges into opportunities. Specializing in waste, water, and energy management, Veolia is committed to creating a sustainable future. With a team of over 14,000 dedicated professionals, we foster a culture of innovation, community spirit, and respect, enabling our employees to thrive. 

We value our stakeholders – employees, customers, and communities – by driving responsible and innovative solutions that make a real difference. 

Be part of a company that transforms waste into opportunities while helping shape a greener future.        

Position: Maintenance Technician

Salary: Up to £48,000 per year

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Southwark, UK

About the Role

Shift: 4 on 4 off – alternating shifts (Mornings/Afternoons/Nights)

Overtime: Available (Monday – Saturday x1.5, Sunday x1.5)

Location: Southwark – Relocation package available T&C discussed at interview stage.

Open to Visa sponsorship.

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. It’s why we’re looking for someone who’s just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

Main Duties

  • Schedule the maintenance aspects of the plant, by reducing disruption to operations and maximising uptime and availability.
  • Carry out planned and reactive maintenance work in a heavy industrial environment.
  • Prevent plant breakdowns by ensuring the Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) is carried out and is optimal.
  • Manage inventory and spare parts in line with approved systems.
  • Analyse causes of unscheduled downtime and drive continuous improvement projects.
  • Liaise with contractors and third parties to organise specialist maintenance works.
  • Implement risk assessments for maintenance activities.
  • Work with engineers and provide leadership to fitters’ mates and apprentices.

Qualifications

  • Level 3 NVQ Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. Applicants with Level 2 NVQ Mechanical Engineering and relevant work experience will also be considered.
  • Trade qualified in MIG and arc welding techniques.
  • Experience working with electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics and material handling equipment.
  • Maintenance experience in a fast-paced production process environment.
  • Experience working with material handling equipment in fast-paced production lines – conveyors, baling equipment, low voltage equipment, motors, material handling equipment, plant auxiliaries, hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical and optical separation, magnetic and Eddy current separation technology.
  • Excellent time-management and organisational skills.

Benefits

  • 21 days of annual leave
  • Access to our company 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
  • One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
  • Open to Visa sponsorship.

Required Documents

  1. CV/Resume
  2. Cover Letter

Application Process

Interested and qualified candidates should kindly CLICK HERE to learn more and apply

Application Deadline

November 30, 2024