Day Shift Technician

Veolia; Camelford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company in Camelford is seeking a Day Shift Technician to join their team. The role involves maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical systems, ensuring all work is completed in adherence to safety and environmental standards. Candidates should possess the City & Guilds 2382 certification and experience with industrial electrical systems. The position offers a salary range of £40,000 - £46,500 per annum along with various employee benefits.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave

Refer an Engineer bonus

Access to pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on various retailers

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with electrical systems, single motor and three phase motor maintenance.
• Ability to read and understand P&IDs/electrical drawings.
• Demonstrate hands-on experience of troubleshooting industrial electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out work as per schedule.
• Complete site documentation before and after work tasks.
• Participate in Audits of Mechanical and Electrical plant rooms.

Skills

Electrical systems maintenance

Troubleshooting industrial electrical systems

Communication skills

Understanding of safety protocols

Teamwork

Education

City & Guilds 2382 - 18th Edition

Health and Safety qualifications

Tools

Computer software applications

Job description

Salary: £40,000 - £46,500 per annum plus overtime and Veolia benefits

Hours: 42.5 hours per week

Location: Camelford, PL32 9XW

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.

We are looking to recruit a Day Shift Technician to be at the forefront of driving innovative solutions that create a more sustainable future for all. We offer a relaxed working environment in a friendly team of 4 that offers excellent opportunities for personal and professional growth. The role includes occasional participation in a cover rota, typically no more than 2 days per month.

This exciting role offers diverse opportunities across a comprehensive range of electrical and mechanical work, with a primary focus on electrical systems including industrial wiring, PAT testing, fixed wire testing, system controls, and steam boiler electrical systems.

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 people's pension scheme
• Free physiotherapy service
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you'll be doing:

• Carry out work as per schedule supplied by the Contracts Manager or Supervisor.
• Complete site documentation before and after work tasks.
• Liaise with subcontractors during planned service maintenance.
• All work on site to be carried out in accordance with site EHS (Environmental Health and Safety) and Veolia EHS rules and guidelines.
• Flexibility to work on equipment in all buildings and around Maintenance Shutdowns
• Participate in Audits of the Mechanical and Electrical plant rooms and follow up on actions
• Carry out routine and statutory planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive and breakdown works to all mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ensure that the Steam & Hot water boilers are maintained as per OEM specifications.
• Ensure that plant faults and defects are swiftly rectified to maintain the plants in serviceable order at all times (24/7).
• Maintenance and publication of plant quality records and reports.
• Carry out daily routine operational tasks to plants that will comply with legislation and company policies.
• Provide shift coverage to maintain operational continuity when shift technicians are on holiday, ensuring all duties and responsibilities are fulfilled during their absence
• This role involves some lifting, working at heights and/or in confined spaces

What we're looking for:

Essential

• City & Guilds 2382 - 18th Edition (17th Edition also considered)
• Experience with electrical systems, single motor and three phase motor maintenance and installation
• Ability to read and understand P&IDs/electrical drawings and an understanding of Instrumentation
• Understanding of safety protocols
• Equipment troubleshooting and diagnostics, and preventive maintenance procedures
• Computer literacy and software applications
• Good understanding of mechanical systems
• Reading technical manuals and schematics
• Quality control procedures
• Documentation and record-keeping
• Communication skills and teamwork and basic IT and networking skills
• Industry-specific regulations and standards
• Demonstrate hands-on experience of troubleshooting and repair of industrial electrical systems; and related mechanical experience

Desirable:

• Boiler Operations Accreditation Scheme (BOAS)
• City & Guilds 2391
• Medium Risk Confined Space
• Health and Safety qualifications and awareness, risk assessment, method statement training, competence in issuing and use of all company Permit to Work systems would be preferential, however, training will be provided where appropriate

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.