Service Engineer
About The Position
Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, specializing in water, energy, and waste management. Purite, as part of Veolia, is dedicated to the sustainable management of water and provides purified water systems for laboratories, various industries, and healthcare markets. This role is for a Service Engineer who will be field-based, covering the South West and Midlands, and is a permanent, full-time position working Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week. The company is seeking a skilled mechanical or electrical engineer who enjoys problem-solving, working independently, and delivering excellent customer service to support customers across the UK with the installation, maintenance, servicing, and repair of water treatment and purification equipment. This field-based role offers variety, autonomy, and the opportunity to develop technical expertise.
Requirements
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- 26 days annual leave (plus UK bank holidays)
- Company van
- Fuel card
- Pension scheme
- Private medical insurance
- Option to buy or sell additional leave
- Dental plan
- Enhanced family friendly policies (including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave)
- Flexible working options
- Discounted gym memberships
- One paid volunteering day each year
- 10% employer pension contribution
- Option to buy company shares at preferential rates
- Salary sacrifice schemes
- Life insurance worth four times your salary
- Income protection for up to five years at up to 60% of your salary, plus a lump sum of twice your salary if unable to return to work
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
