Mechanical Technician

Salary: up to £40,000 per annum plus company van and Veolia benefits

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: Syngenta, Leeds Rd, Huddersfield, HD2 1FF

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.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Technician who will be responsible for taking ownership of the mechanical maintenance of the Syngenta CHP Plant at Huddersfield, and provide an effective, proactive maintenance service in conjunction with the Veolia Energy system to enable efficiency and cost targets to be exceeded. Call-out rota includes other sites across West and South Yorkshire

What we can offer you:

• 25 days of annual leave

• Refer an Engineer to us once you’ve joined and earn £1000

• Access to our company pension scheme

• Free physiotherapy and 24/7 GP service 

• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers

• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental, and financial health

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

What you'll be doing:

• To manage and maintain the daily maintenance of the plant within a team that delivers 24/7 cover working a callout rota to the Syngenta and West Yorkshire Mobile sites. 

• To manage contractors and keep records to prove compliance. 

• To provide a good level of housekeeping and aesthetic appearance in accordance with standard operating procedures and specified standards as determined by the contract KPIs and company values. 

• To carry out mechanical maintenance, fault finding, repair, decommissioning and recommissioning on a wide range of plant  including High and Low Pressure boilers and auxiliary equipment, ensuring that all equipment within Veolia's control is correctly maintained and repaired, maximising plant efficiency and the safety of themselves and all other personnel at all times.

• They must be able to undertake the role with the minimum of supervision, whilst maintaining a flexible approach and focusing on the needs of the customers and effectively following the quality process and procedures put in place, including pro-actively identifying areas for improvement. 

• They will also be expected to share their knowledge / Train the Veolia site team so that they can be covered in their absence.

• 1 in 8 call-out rota

What we're looking for:

• Qualified to HNC or ONC level in a craft, trade or Engineering discipline

• Previous experience of steam boilers and hot water systems

• Be proactive and self-managing and to exercise individual core technical skills effectively, flexibly to a high personal standard

• To maintain a high standard of housekeeping.

• Proven ability to fault find and problem solve

• Excellent communications skills (written, telephone manner/verbal/face to face).

• Able to complete forms (e.g.: engineers’ work sheets, Timesheets, PPM sheets, expenses forms) competently and accurately

• Full Driving licence

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.