Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions is an industry leader in solving the world's most pressing water reuse, industrial, irrigation, municipal, and drinking water needs. Through desalination, advanced membrane, separation solutions, and water reuse and wastewater management and process technologies, we deliver added value to every customer.

Veolia WTS provides value by improving performance and product quality, reducing operating costs, and extending equipment life through a broad range of products and services that are designed to optimise total performance. We safeguard the environment through water conservation and energy reduction. We are a great work environment, providing consistent professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.

Present in 130 countries and employing more than 10,000 people worldwide, Veolia's Water Technologies & Solutions activities rely on a culture of innovation, combined with strong expertise and a global organization to provide solutions to the most complex water, wastewater and process problems.

We have a range of products and services, complemented by chemicals, equipment and digital offerings, to help our customers optimize their production, while preserving water resources and overcoming process challenges.

We work with all industrial sectors, including the food, metal & mining, electrical, chemical & pharmaceutical, oil & gas downstream & upstream, petrochemical, pulp & paper and municipal industries.

We are recruiting for a Field Service Engineer to be the Water Treatment Technical Specialist - this is a Site-Based Position. We are seeking a skilled professional to serve as our on-site technical expert, offering the following refined scope of responsibilities:

What you'll do:

• Serve as the principal technical consultant and customer liaison
• Provide comprehensive on-site service support
• Collaborate with Area Field Services Leadership and Senior Representatives
• Conduct precise water analysis and manage laboratory sample coordination
• Perform detailed equipment maintenance and calibration
• Generate thorough on-site reports documenting all technical interventions
• Maintain optimal inventory levels of critical spare components
• Implement system improvements through procedural recommendations
• Participate in structured on-call rotation (one week in four)
• Provide emergency response services as required

This position offers an excellent opportunity for a technically-minded professional seeking to make a significant impact in water treatment operations.

Essential Requirements: :

• Higher education qualification in Science, Engineering or technical discipline
• OR substantial mechanical expertise gained through apprenticeship or practical site maintenance experience
• Valid UK driving licence
• Comprehensive knowledge of water treatment systems operation and maintenance
• Proven mechanical maintenance capabilities

Preferred Skills:

• A-Level Chemistry or demonstrable equivalent practical knowledge
• Industrial environment exposure
• Proficiency with safety protocols and documentation (Risk Assessments, Method Statements, permit systems)

This position presents an excellent opportunity for technically accomplished individuals who combine practical expertise with relevant academic credentials. We welcome applications from candidates with either traditional educational qualifications or equivalent practical experience in the field.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong foundation in both theoretical knowledge and hands-on technical skills, particularly in water treatment and mechanical systems maintenance.

What are the benefits?

At Veolia, we know that at certain crucial moments in life, we all need a little help, protection and support.
That's why we are proud to offer our innovative Veolia Cares program, which demonstrates our commitment to our employees.
From the very first day of employment, this commitment is reflected in an array of benefits that is generous, and relevant.

These include:

Health & Welfare:

Holiday allowance 26 days plus Bank Holidays with the option to buy or sell additional days off
Private Healthcare - currently BUPA, with an option to add your family members
Dental Plan providing cover or monetary cash back on appointments and treatments
Enhanced Maternity / Primary Care pay of 13 weeks full pay from Day 1, increasing with
time served
Enhanced Paternity / Secondary Care pay of 2 weeks full pay from Day 1
Adoption Leave of 13 weeks full pay for Parental, and 2 weeks full Co-parental pay from
day 1 of employment
Support for Carers offering flexibility for longer term caring needs such as considering
options of remote work, flexible work hours, adjusted schedules, and paid or unpaid leave
A Lifestyle Account where we put in £60 to start you off, then match you £ for £ on every
activity you buy up to £360
Discounted Gym Memberships
All employees receive one day of paid volunteering leave per year

Monetary Benefits:

Leading pension contribution of 10% of your earnings from us every month, doubling your own contribution of 5%
Option to buy shares at preferential rates
Salary Sacrifice Schemes
The Bigger Picture - protecting you and your loved ones in the longer term
Industry leading Life Insurance providing you 10 x your salary as a benefit paid to your nominated person(s)
Income Protection that covers you for 5 years at up to 60% of your salary, with 2 x your salary as a lump sum should you be unable to return to work.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.