Landfill Aftercare & Maintenance Technician

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary: Competitive salary

Hours: 45 hours per week, mon-fri

Location: Otterbourne

Hampshire

SO21 2EA

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 Landfill Aftercare & Maintenance Technician 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;

Balance gas well fields and monitor gas flare operations

Conduct environmental sampling and monitoring, both scheduled and ad hoc

Perform regular site checks on leachate wells, analyse problems, and implement

corrections

Maintain and install gas and leachate infrastructure, including compressors and pumps

Carry out minor electrical works, including problem identification and isolation

Perform well remediation and fusion welding of pipework

Manage leachate treatment plants, pumping, and storage systems where installed

Conduct audits of infrastructure and maintain equipment

Monitor water, leachate, and gas levels, recording data in compliance with company

procedures

Work independently in various weather conditions, including out-of-hours call-outs when

required

What we're looking for;

Basic mechanical and electrical skills desirable

Valid driving license essential

Understanding of waste treatment biological processes preferred

Strong appreciation of Health and Safety practices and safe work systems

Computer literacy required

Knowledge of gas systems infrastructure and well field balancing

Familiarity with leachate pumping systems desirable

GCSE qualifications (preferably level C) in mathematics, English, and a science subject

Analytical mindset and problem-solving skills

Good physical fitness for extensive walking on landfill sites and environmental 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.