Mechanical Engineer

Salary: £15.47 per hour plus enhanced overtime pay, company van and Veolia benefits

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: Mobile - Norfolk/Suffolk

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. 

Due to a growing client and service portfolio, Brettex are seeking to recruit a Mechanical Engineer to work on water company sites predominantly in the East Anglia Region of England. This role would therefore suit someone based in the Norfolk/Suffolk area.

The Mechanical Engineer position would suit existing Field Service Engineers looking for new challenges. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a pro-active and passionate team.

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 as part of a team of other mechanical engineers or mechanical fitters, often consisting of two engineers across a range of sites

• Carry out complex and detailed asset overhauls and replacements

• Undertake mechanical repairs and modifications dewatering equipment, pumps, pipework, valves and other ancillary equipment

• Carry out inspections, services and repairs to customers’ dewatering assets machines

• Carry out pipework installations using plastic, stainless steel and mild steel materials and other ancillary equipment

• Undertake standby cover and overtime as required as well as flexibility to work away from home

• Complete test reports, installation certificates and customer feedback documents

• Complete customer paperwork such as permits to work and safety paperwork

• Work alongside on-site customer teams.

• Liaise on site with customers as the first point of contact

• Lead the maintenance and repair of dewatering equipment and ancillaries on sewage and clean water treatment facilities.

• Ensure energy efficient operation of assets, minimise downtime and potential pollution risks by effectively maintaining assets

• Help reduce raw material usage on assets by completing thorough service and maintenance tasks using first time fixes

What we're looking for;

Essential:

• NVQ or a recognised apprenticeship in mechanical engineering maintenance at Level 3

• Full UK Driving License

Desirable:

• Compex Trained

• Confined Space Trained

• First Aid Trained

• Clean Water Qualification

• SHEA Water Qualification

• IOSH Managing Safely

• DSEAR Awareness 

• PASMA Trained

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.