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We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.\nWhat we can offer you;\n25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays\n\nAccess to our company/people’s pension scheme\n\nDiscounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers\n\nAccess to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to\n\n24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household\n\nOne paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community\n\nOngoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential\n\nWhat you’ll be doing;\nLead day-to-day and shutdown maintenance activities to maximise plant throughput and minimise downtime.\n\nCoordinate workflow between two shifts, plan weekly maintenance, and allocate weekend shutdown tasks.\n\nSupervise on-shift technicians, assigning labour across PPM, process issues, and breakdowns.\n\nPlan, schedule, and organise all maintenance activities using SAP CMMS to optimise plant uptime and availability.\n\nCarry out both planned and reactive maintenance on a wide range of mechanical, electrical, and process equipment.\n\nManage service contractors, including inductions, work permits, RAMS reviews, and compliance with safe working practices.\n\nOversee parts identification, ordering, and repairs to support continuous operations and reduce disruption.\n\nInspect equipment and work areas for hazards or defects, completing required documentation and reporting issues to the Maintenance Manager.\n\nWhat we're looking for;\nThe successful candidate will possess a City & Guilds or NVQ level 3 in mechanical and/or electrical maintenance or a recognised formal apprenticeship with an ONC/HNC or Btech in the relevant discipline. 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