At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team as a Service Engineer, maintaining and repairing water treatment systems across the UK.
- Company: Veolia Group, a global leader in environmental services dedicated to sustainability.
- Benefits: Enjoy 26 days annual leave, private healthcare, and a competitive salary up to £35,000.
- Other info: Flexible working options and a supportive environment for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on water sustainability while developing your technical skills in a dynamic role.
- Qualifications: Level 3 qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and experience in equipment servicing.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 35000 £ per year.
Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specialising in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonisation, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation.
Purite as a business is dedicated to the sustainable management of water, our most vital resource. As part of the Veolia Group, we are committed to innovation, quality, and ecological transformation in water treatment solutions.
As a Service Engineer, you will be responsible for servicing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing water treatment systems at customer sites throughout the South West and Midlands. You will work closely with customers to ensure equipment operates efficiently and reliably, while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and professionalism.
What you will be doing…
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance and routine servicing of water treatment equipment.
- Diagnose faults and undertake repairs, including replacement of components and systems.
- Install, commission, calibrate, and test new equipment.
- Respond to emergency breakdowns and customer call outs.
- Produce accurate service reports detailing work completed and recommendations.
- Manage spare parts inventory and requisition replacement components as required.
- Utilise specialist tools and test equipment safely and effectively.
- Provide technical support and expertise to customers and colleagues.
- Identify opportunities for additional products and services and refer leads to the sales team.
- Ensure compliance with company procedures, ISO standards, and Health & Safety requirements.
- Participate in an out of hours on call rota and occasional weekend working.
- Travel throughout the UK, including occasional overnight stays and short term assignments.
What we are looking for…
- Level 3 qualification (or higher) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
- Experience in plant maintenance, fault finding, and equipment servicing.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Good computer literacy and report writing skills.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Willingness to travel extensively within the UK and stay away from home when required.
- Strong commitment to health, safety, and quality standards.
Desirable:
- Electro mechanical apprenticeship or equivalent.
- ONC/HNC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or similar discipline.
- 18th Edition qualification.
- Experience working with water purification or water treatment systems.
- Previous experience as a field/mobile service engineer.
What we can offer you…
We offer a comprehensive package designed to support your health, finances and life outside work. You’ll receive 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with the flexibility to buy or sell additional leave, along with private healthcare (currently with Bupa) and the option to add family members.
A dental plan provides cover or cashback on treatments, and all employees benefit from enhanced family friendly policies — including 13 weeks’ full maternity / primary carer pay from day one (increasing with service), two weeks’ full paternity / co-parental pay, and adoption leave with 13 weeks’ full parental pay and two weeks’ co-parental pay from the start of employment.
We also support colleagues with caring responsibilities through flexible working options such as remote work, adjusted hours and paid or unpaid leave where needed. To help you stay active and well, you’ll have access to discounted gym memberships.
In addition, every employee receives one paid volunteering day each year to give back to causes that matter to them.
From a financial perspective, we provide a market leading benefits package including: A 10% employer pension contribution each month (doubling your own 5% contribution), the option to buy company shares at preferential rates, salary sacrifice schemes to support everyday savings, life insurance worth four times your salary, paid to your nominated beneficiaries, and income protection for up to five years at up to 60% of your salary, plus a lump sum of twice your salary if you’re unable to return to work.
Together, these benefits are designed to give you security, flexibility and support at every stage of your career and personal life.
As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.
Service Engineer in Gloucester employer: Water Technologies
Veolia Water Technologies is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Birmingham with hybrid working options that promote a healthy work-life balance. Employees benefit from a comprehensive package including 25 days of annual leave, a robust pension scheme, and various wellness services, all while contributing to meaningful ecological transformation initiatives. With a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, Veolia fosters a culture where every team member can thrive and grow professionally.
