Maintenance Technician
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Position Overview & Specifications
Salary: Up to £45,000 plus Veolia benefits
Hours: 4 days on 4 days off
Overtime available, time and a half Monday - Saturday and double time on a Sunday
Location: Coldharbour Lane, Rainham, RM13 9YB
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;
- Refer an Engineer to us once you’ve joined and earn £1000
- Access to our compan 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;
- Carry out planned and breakdown maintenance on a variety of plant and apparatus including conveyors, Optical sorting equipment, baling equipment, low voltage equipment,motors and gearboxes
- Organising and planning PPM scheduled work and non scheduled work
- Reviewing Risk Assessments and Method Statements where applicable and raising work permits
- Inspect work areas and equipment for deficiencies, hazards, and malfunctions and report all discrepancies and unsafe acts or working conditions to the Maintenance Manager, working together to investigate and resolve them quickly
- Reporting to the Lead Maintenance Engineer who will manage your workflow of run and non-run PPM’s allocated to you
- Working on process issues during the week as they arise
What we're looking for;
- Completed apprenticeship (NVQ Level 3) in appropriate engineering discipline
- Previous experience gained working with conveyors, balings, gearboxes and hydraulics
- Experience gained in an industrial working environment is advantageous
What's next?
Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.
We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.
Here at Veolia, we’re proud to be known as an equal opportunities employer. We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. So no matter their age, gender, gender expression, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexuality or veteran status, every applicant who meets the minimum requirements will be considered fully.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £45,348.26 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Energy & Utilities
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Maintenance Technician roles across Veolia's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Energy & Utilities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £45,348 - £45,348 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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