Veolia
Maintenance Operative
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Maintenance Operative
Salary: £15.37 per hour plus Veolia benefits
Hours: 40 hours per week Monday - Friday 0800-1630
Location: Norwood, South Yorkshire, S21 2DR
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. It’s why we’re looking for someone who’s just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.
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
- 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 day's leave every year to volunteer and support your community
- Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
- Stream - Employee financial wellbeing support: early access to your earned pay, savings, budgeting, financial coaching & rewards
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What you'll be doing
- Perform proactive and reactive mechanical maintenance, fault diagnosis, and repair of equipment
- Follow all site safety rules and wear appropriate PPE for each task
- Maintain regular communication with the operational team
- Adjust machinery and equipment settings to maintain plant performance
- Investigate plant failures, determine root causes, and recommend cost-effective recovery plans
- Report health, safety, and environmental incidents
- Carry out PPMs and provide feedback
- Maintain service records and key performance indicators
- Monitor and supervise contractors
- Maintain a tidy work environment
- Stop any unsafe tasks or activities
What we're looking for
Essential
- Recognised apprenticeship in Mechanical engineering, O Technical qualifications - City & Guilds/NVQ (or equivalent)
- Experienced in fault finding and maintaining predominantly mechanical (and possibly electrical) processing equipment
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving skills
Desirable
- CMMS PPM plant maintenance system
- Previous work within waste treatment or chemical processing industry
- Chemical awareness
- IOSH Working Safely
- Harness awareness, use and inspection
- LOLER & PUWER awareness
- Forklift truck
- C&G Confined Space - High Risk
- Working at height
- IPAF/PASMA
- Abrasive wheel
- COMPEX ex11
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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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