Jobs in Donaghadee

Background:

Veolia is a leading environmental services company. We provide a comprehensive range of energy, waste and water solutions and are dedicated to carbon reduction, protecting the environment and building the circular economy.

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. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

Salary: Competitive plus Veolia benefits

Location: Donaghadee (NDA WwTW)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week

Overview of the role:

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.

Whether you're looking to overhaul the industry, or just do a good day's work, we know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

You will be responsible for assisting and supporting the maintenance manager and maintenance supervisor by completing site maintenance function EICA, to ensure high plant availability and performance within approved budgets, liaising with operations staff to ensure a high level of service.

Day to day of the role:

Assist with the management of the maintenance department completing planned preventative maintenance, overhauls and planned shutdown works within strict budgets in line with company policy and procedures.

Utilisation of INFOR / SAP to implement planned preventative maintenance requirements.

Complete maintenance of plant equipment - planned, breakdowns and overhauls within strict budgets on a variety of plant and apparatus including High/Medium/Low Voltage equipment, 415V motors, variable speed drives, switchgear, large rotating equipment, auxiliaries, material handling equipment, crane equipment, abatement equipment and plant auxiliaries etc

Assist with the management and control of maintenance sub contractors in line with company policy and procedure.

Manage Automation projects from design through to completion.

Carry out Validation and calibrations of site instrumentation.

Development and implementation of group maintenance strategic practises.

Review plant defects, diagnose and remedy plant defects, develop proposals for modifications where appropriate, to maintain plant reliability and availability.

Required skills for this role:

Apprentice trained Engineer / Technician, qualified to a standard in a relevant Electrical, Instrument, Control & Automation discipline however extensive relevant experience will be considered

Understanding, knowledge and experience of maintenance of a variety of plant and apparatus Proven experience and be conversant with power generation, preferably within an Energy from Waste environment.

Sound knowledge, experience and understanding of Electrical, Instrument, Control & Automation Engineering, Pressure Parts and Statutory inspection regulations.

A wealth of practical experience in maintenance within a process industry, preferably

gained in a Chemical, Waste Incineration or Waste water / Water environment.

Practical experience in engineering and construction projects

We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.

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