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Landfill Aftercare & Maintenance Technician

Veolia
Recycling & Waste Management
Recycling & Waste Management
£25,000 - £35,000/Year
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Description

Location
Otterbourne, Hampshire SO21 2EA

Hours
45 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary
Competitive salary

About the Role
As a Landfill Aftercare & Maintenance Technician at Veolia, you will play a key role in supporting sustainable waste management and environmental protection. Your responsibilities will include balancing gas well fields and monitoring gas flare operations, conducting environmental sampling and monitoring (both scheduled and ad hoc), and performing regular site checks on leachate wells to analyse and resolve issues. You will maintain and install gas and leachate infrastructure such as compressors and pumps, carry out minor electrical works including problem identification and isolation, and perform well remediation and fusion welding of pipework. Additionally, you will manage leachate treatment plants, pumping, and storage systems where installed, conduct audits of infrastructure, and maintain equipment. Monitoring water, leachate, and gas levels and recording data in compliance with company procedures is essential. The role requires working independently in various weather conditions and includes out-of-hours call-outs when necessary. Veolia offers a supportive and inclusive culture, ongoing training and development opportunities, and a range of benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.

What We Offer
25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
Access to company pension scheme
Discounts on groceries and well-known retailers
Resources to support physical, mental, and financial health
24-hour access to a virtual GP for you and household family members
One paid day leave annually to volunteer and support your community
Ongoing training and development to help you reach your full potential

Requirements

Experience
Basic mechanical and electrical skills desirable
Understanding of waste treatment biological processes preferred
Knowledge of gas systems infrastructure and well field balancing
Familiarity with leachate pumping systems desirable

About You
Valid driving licence essential
Strong appreciation of Health and Safety practices and safe work systems
Computer literacy required
Analytical mindset and problem-solving skills
Good physical fitness for extensive walking on landfill sites
Environmental awareness

Qualifications
GCSE qualifications (preferably level C) in mathematics, English, and a science subject

Expiry date: 29/10/2026
Landfill Aftercare & Maintenance Technician
Company:
Veolia
Salary:
£25,000 - £35,000/Year
Job Type:
Job
Location:
Central London