Technician

Veolia; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 39,000

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary: £39,000 per annum plus company van and Veolia benefits

Hours: 43 hours per week, working 1 in 4 weekends and on call 1 in 4 weekends

Location: Mobile - Tyne & Wear

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 Multiskilled 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.

This permanent position is well suited to an individual that is looking to advance their career and gain industry-leading experience in a thriving and supportive workplace.

What we can offer you:

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Refer an Engineer to us once you've joined and earn £1000
• 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
• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential.

What you'll be doing:

• Work on a large range of industrial boilers, combustion equipment and Combined Heat and Power (CHP) engines.
• Planned preventive maintenance and repair of multi-utility plant sites, including multi-fuel boilers and associated burner systems, steam systems, MTHW systems, LTHW heating systems, control systems, pumps, motors, electrical infrastructure, oil systems, fault diagnosis, repair and some minor installation works.
• Training will be provided for a qualified tradesperson with the aptitude to retrain in this industry. Chosen applicants must be willing to multi-skill as necessary.

What we're looking for:

• You will have proven electrical fault finding skills and electrical qualifications - you must hold HNC electrical engineering or ONC electrical engineering qualification.
• A full drivers licence
• Combined Heat & Power experience would be beneficial, and a gas safe qualification would be advantageous, as would COSHH awareness and IOSH core.
• Steam boiler plant experience and gas and oil combustion experience is also desirable.

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

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.

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. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.