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Maintenance Engineer

Job details
Posting date: 09 January 2026
Salary: £47,729 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 08 February 2026
Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 5QH
Company: Veolia
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: JR25627_1767959815

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Summary

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Grade: 5.1

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday (Occasional weekend work)

Location: Portsmouth, PO3 5QH



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 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 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
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you'll be doing;

  • Plan and deliver preventative maintenance programs, overhauls, and planned shutdowns while managing budgets and minimising downtime

  • Respond to emergency breakdowns using diagnostic expertise to identify root causes and implement effective solutions quickly

  • Manage and coordinate maintenance subcontractors, ensuring compliance with site procedures and quality requirements

  • Monitor and maintain strict adherence to health & safety legislation, risk assessments, and permit-to-work systems

  • Maintain accurate maintenance records, audit trails, and equipment histories using CMMS, plus manage spares inventory and stock control

What we're looking for;

  • Time-served engineer with completed apprenticeship and City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in Engineering Maintenance (ideally mechanical bias)

  • Manufacturing/production background in medium to heavy engineering - processing plants, production facilities, or recycling operations

  • Hydraulics expertise - hands-on experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing hydraulic systems and components

  • Mobile plant experience - working with conveyors, material handling systems, automated machinery, or production equipment

  • Multi-skilled capability (desirable) - background in both mechanical AND electrical engineering disciplines

  • Full UK driving licence (desirable) - occasional travel to other sites may be required.

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.



If you are successful in securing a new role or promotion within the company, any offer to you may be subject to the acceptance of standardised terms and conditions. These new terms and conditions may differ from your current contract, if you have any questions about how this might affect you, please don't hesitate to contact your line manager or the HR team.




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.

Apply for this job