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Veolia

Mechanical Engineer

Mobile (South) · Kent · Cambridge · Oxfordshire · Reading

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Seniority
Mid level
Country
GB
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
5 Sept 2026

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Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary : Competitive plus company vehicle and Veolia benefits

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: Mobile across South England

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 wastewater sites.

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

Refer an Engineer to us once you’ve joined and earn £1000

Access to our company 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

24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household

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

What you'll be doing;

Work as part of a team of other mechanical engineers or mechanical fitters, often consisting of two engineers across a range of sites

Carry out complex and detailed asset overhauls and replacements

Undertake mechanical repairs and modifications to dewatering equipment, pumps, pipework, valves and other ancillary equipment

Carry out inspections, services and repairs to customers’ dewatering assets machines

Carry out pipework installations using plastic, stainless steel and mild steel materials and other ancillary equipment

Undertake standby cover and overtime as required as well as flexibility to work away from home

Complete test reports, installation certificates and customer feedback documents

Complete customer paperwork such as permits to work and safety paperwork

Work alongside on-site customer teams.

Liaise on site with customers as the first point of contact

Lead the maintenance and repair of dewatering equipment and ancillaries on sewage and clean water treatment facilities.

Ensure energy efficient operation of assets, minimise downtime and potential pollution risks by effectively maintaining assets

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

What we're looking for;

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

Full UK Driving License

Hands on engineering maintenance experience

Desirable:

Compex Trained

Confined Space Trained

First Aid Trained

Clean Water Qualification

SHEA Water Qualification

IOSH Managing Safely

DSEAR Awareness

PASMA Trained

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.

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