Maintenance Technician

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Salary: Up to £49k plus company van and Veolia benefits

Hours: 37 hours per week 

Location: Seafield WwTW, Edinburgh 

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 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
• Refer an Engineer to us once you’ve joined and earn £1000
• Access to our people’s 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:

As a Maintenance Technician it will be your role to deliver mechanical tasks on a planned and reactive basis in support of the safe and efficient operation of our wastewater processes.

• Complete all planned preventative, planned corrective and reactive maintenance tasks across the AVSE project and the accurate and timely completion of work orders and associated documentation.
• Report directly to the Maintenance Supervisor on all aspects of mechanical and/or electrical maintenance activities.
• Provide technical support/feedback to senior members of the maintenance and operations teams to facilitate capital work interventions.  
• Participate in a proactive manner in team work activities and be responsible for providing technical assistance to all site teams.   
• Assist the wider Process/Operation teams where required in trouble-shooting and problem-solving associated with asset related issues.
• Maintain the highest levels of onsite Health and Safety.
• Report accurate data into the computerised maintenance management system and provide up to date asset information.
• Working closely with operations, process and maintenance teams across the Seafield, Almond Valley and Esk waste water treatment sites that form part of the Scotland PFI contract.
• Manage on-site activities through the correct use of all relevant Permit to Work systems.

What we're looking for:

Essential:

• Completed a recognised Mechanical Apprenticeship.
• Recognised qualifications in Mechanical engineering and is ideally dual skilled across the secondary skill or prepared to work towards achieving dual skilling
• Knowledge and experience of working on multi discipline process site(s) with a proven track record of delivering in an engineering environment
• Full driving licence

Desirable:

• Experience in running and maintaining Water/Wastewater processes and assets or similar, particularly with respect to electrical and mechanical disciplines
• Practical knowledge of Google packages including experience of computerised maintenance management package(s)
• Health and Safety awareness/qualifications - preferential, but training will be provided
• Confined space awareness/qualification
• Competence in the issuing and use of all company Permit to Work systems
• Risk assessment and method statement training

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.