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Salary: £49,161.05 per annum plus 15% annual bonus & Veolia benefits
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday (Occasional weekend work)
Location: Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO3 5QH
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 Maintenance 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
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
Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
What you'll be doing;
Plan and deliver preventative maintenance programs, overhauls, and planned shutdowns while managing budgets and minimising downtime
Respond to emergency breakdowns using diagnostic expertise to identify root causes and implement effective solutions quickly
Manage and coordinate maintenance subcontractors, ensuring compliance with site procedures and quality requirements
Monitor and maintain strict adherence to health & safety legislation, risk assessments, and permit-to-work systems
Maintain accurate maintenance records, audit trails, and equipment histories using CMMS, plus manage spares inventory and stock control
What we're looking for;
Time-served engineer with completed apprenticeship and City & Guilds OR NVQ Level 3 in Engineering Maintenance (ideally mechanical bias)
Manufacturing/production background in medium to heavy engineering - processing plants, production facilities, or recycling operations
Hydraulics expertise - hands-on experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing hydraulic systems and components
Mobile plant experience - working with conveyors, material handling systems, automated machinery, or production equipment
Multi-skilled capability (desirable) - background in both mechanical AND electrical engineering disciplines
Full UK driving licence (desirable) - occasional travel to other sites may be required
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.
