Maintenance Technician

Salary: £52,905.36 per annum plus Veolia benefits

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: James Road

Tyseley

Birmingham

West Midlands

B11 2BA

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 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; 

• Carry out planned and breakdown maintenance on plant and apparatus including conveyors, rotary driers, baling equipment, low voltage equipment, pumps, motors, gearboxes, mechanical drives, and centrifuges

• Maintain material handling equipment, blowers & ducting, extruders, plant auxiliaries, hydraulics, pneumatics and optical sorting equipment

• Organise and plan PPM scheduled work and non-scheduled work through SAP CMMS

• Manage contractors on-site including site induction completion and ensuring work instructions are followed

• Review Risk Assessments and Method Statements and raise work permits in line with VES safe working practices

• Inspect work areas and equipment for deficiencies, hazards, and malfunctions and report discrepancies to the Maintenance Manager

What we're looking for;

• City & Guilds or NVQ level 3 in Mechanical maintenance or a recognised formal apprenticeship with an ONC or HNC

• Experience in process manufacturing, production industry, waste or food manufacturing facilities

• Practical engineering problem-solving experience

• Experience in control systems and Software (DCS/SCADA/HMI/PLC) is desirable

• Experience with CMMS, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems is desirable

• Analytical investigation skills with practical ability to resolve engineering problems is desirable

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.