Ready to find the right role for you? Salary: Competitive salary Hours: 45 hours per week, mon-fri Location: Otterbourne Hampshire SO21 2EA 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 Landfill Aftercare & Maintenance 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.
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
- Balance gas well fields and monitor gas flare operations
- Conduct environmental sampling and monitoring, both scheduled and ad hoc
- Perform regular site checks on leachate wells, analyse problems, and implement corrections
- Maintain and install gas and leachate infrastructure, including compressors and pumps
- Carry out minor electrical works, including problem identification and isolation
- Perform well remediation and fusion welding of pipework
- Manage leachate treatment plants, pumping, and storage systems where installed
- Conduct audits of infrastructure and maintain equipment
- Monitor water, leachate, and gas levels, recording data in compliance with company procedures
- Work independently in various weather conditions, including out-of-hours call-outs when required
What we're looking for
- Basic mechanical and electrical skills desirable
- Valid driving license essential
- Understanding of waste treatment biological processes preferred
- Strong appreciation of Health and Safety practices and safe work systems
- Computer literacy required
- Knowledge of gas systems infrastructure and well field balancing
- Familiarity with leachate pumping systems desirable
- GCSE qualifications (preferably level C) in mathematics, English, and a science subject
- Analytical mindset and problem-solving skills
- Good physical fitness for extensive walking on landfill sites and environmental awareness
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.
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.
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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Landfill Aftercare & Maintenance Technician employer: Veolia Group
Veolia is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and development. With benefits such as 25 days of annual leave, access to health resources, and ongoing training opportunities, employees are empowered to reach their full potential while contributing to meaningful environmental initiatives. Located in Chesterfield, this role as a Project Engineer not only provides a competitive salary but also the chance to be part of a team recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years.
