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About this Senior Mechanical Engineer role at Veolia

Veolia · Onsite · London

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Salary: £47,083.63 per annum plus Veolia benefits

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: Mobile (London & Southern England)

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 Senior Mechanical 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;

  • 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; 

  • Lead and coordinate a team of mechanical engineers/fitters across multiple water and wastewater sites

  • Deliver planned and reactive mechanical maintenance on dewatering and associated equipment

  • Carry out complex repairs, modifications, overhauls and asset replacements (pumps, pipework, valves, ancillaries)

  • Provide day-to-day on-site supervision of employees and subcontractors, ensuring work is delivered safely and to plan

  • Act as the primary on-site point of contact for customers, coordinating activities with site teams and contractors

  • Work in line with CDM requirements, Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS), and site rules

  • Complete permits to work, safety documentation, test reports, installation certificates and customer paperwork

  • Support standby cover, overtime and flexibility to work away from home when required

What we're looking for;

  • NVQ Level 3 (or recognised apprenticeship) in mechanical engineering maintenance

  • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites (predominantly Southern England)

  • Essential safety competencies: COMPEX, SSSTS, Confined Space, First Aid and IOSH

  • 5+ years’ experience in an industrial environment, with proven mechanical installation/maintenance/service capability

  • Experience leading teams and supervising subcontractors on site, with a “lead by example” approach

  • Background in asset replacement and maintaining equipment typically found on water/wastewater treatment plants (desirable)

  • Strong paperwork and compliance discipline (permits, reports, certificates) with a safety-first mindset

  • Desirable qualifications: Clean Water and/or SHEA Water, DSEAR awareness, PASMA, CSCS Gold Card

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.

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How this Mechanical Engineer salary compares

This role pays $63,709/yrbelow the typical range for Mechanical Engineer roles.

$90,100 median $134,000 $190,100

Typical range $110,183–$163,053/yr, from 1,344 comparable Mechanical Engineer listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Mechanical Engineer salary insights →

About Veolia

Ready to see the world as we do? Who is Veolia? Where other people see waste, our community here at Veolia see opportunity. We’re determined to push for ecological transformation through waste, water and energy, and are committed to getting the tough jobs done. And most importantly, we see the potential of every member of our team, and are giving them the chance to realise it with us. Whether it’s their potential, their commitment or their impact, we see it all. And with our values being community spirit, responsibility, innovation, customer focus and respect they keep us focused on those who matter – all 14,000+ of our employees, our customers and our communities too.

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