EC&I Technician

Veolia Group; Chilton; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Staff discounts

Health & wellbeing resources

Virtual GP 24/7

Volunteer day

Training & development

Job summary

Veolia Group is hiring an EC&I Technician to join our Chilton Power Station team in the UK. You will carry out repairs, calibration and routine maintenance on plant and equipment, including PLC/DCS and emissions monitoring systems, while maintaining service records in our Asset Management System.

The role requires an apprenticeship or HNC, a minimum of 3 years in a continuous process environment, and a proactive, flexible approach with weekend availability when needed.

Qualifications

• An experienced Engineer or Technician who has served a recognised apprenticeship, qualified to HNC or equivalent in a relevant Engineering discipline.
• Knowledge of maintenance techniques associated with control systems, pneumatic and hydraulic transducers and instrumentation, with a good understanding of PLC systems.
• A minimum of 3 years experience gained in a continuous process industry.
• A strong communicator, able to work effectively with staff at all levels.
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimum supervision, with a flexible and creative approach to problem-solving.
• Willingness to work a rota including some weekend working, and to be contactable and attend site outside of normal hours if required.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out repairs, calibration, planned and breakdown maintenance on a variety of plant and apparatus including process monitoring transducers, automated equipment, emissions monitoring equipment and PLC/DCS systems
• Maintaining records of all EC&I equipment and system maintenance and calibration using the corporate Asset Management System
• Reporting, diagnosing and remedying plant defects, proposing improvements where appropriate
• Proposing and developing modifications to plant and apparatus as appropriate
• Liaising with operations staff and other maintenance staff as appropriate
• Supervising company and contractor staff as required
• Maintaining the workshop and other work areas in a clean, tidy and safe condition
• Carrying out duties associated with company Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality Procedures, including audits as appropriate

Skills

Strong communicator

Self-motivated

Teamwork

Education

Apprenticeship

HNC or equivalent

Tools

PLC systems

Asset Management System

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you? Salary: £51,00.00 per annum plus Veolia benefits Hours: 40 hours per week Location: Chilton Power Station, Chilton, DL17 0PB

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. As an EC&I Technician you’ll be pushing for innovative solutions to create a more sustainable future for all. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays


• Access to our company/people's pension scheme


• 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


• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household


• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community


• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential


• Employee financial wellbeing support: early access to your earned pay, savings, budgeting, financial coaching & rewards.

What you’ll be doing

• Carrying out repairs, calibration, planned and breakdown maintenance on a variety of plant and apparatus including process monitoring transducers, automated equipment, emissions monitoring equipment and PLC/DCS systems


• Maintaining records of all EC&I equipment and system maintenance and calibration using the corporate Asset Management System


• Reporting, diagnosing and remedying plant defects, proposing improvements where appropriate


• Proposing and developing modifications to plant and apparatus as appropriate


• Liaising with operations staff and other maintenance staff as appropriate


• Supervising company and contractor staff as required


• Maintaining the workshop and other work areas in a clean, tidy and safe condition


• Carrying out duties associated with company Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality Procedures, including audits as appropriate

What we're looking for

• An experienced Engineer or Technician who has served a recognised apprenticeship, qualified to HNC or equivalent in a relevant Engineering discipline


• Knowledge of maintenance techniques associated with control systems, pneumatic and hydraulic transducers and instrumentation, with a good understanding of PLC systems


• A minimum of 3 years experience gained in a continuous process industry


• A strong communicator, able to work effectively with staff at all levels


• Self-motivated and able to work with minimum supervision, with a flexible and creative approach to problem-solving


• Willingness to work a rota including some weekend working, and to be contactable and attend site outside of normal hours if required

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.

Ready to see the world as we do? Who is Veolia? Where other people see waste, our community here at Veolia see opportunity. We're determined to push for ecological transformation through waste, water and energy, and are committed to getting the tough jobs done. And most importantly, we see the potential of every member of our team, and are giving them the chance to realise it with us. Whether it's their potential, their commitment or their impact, we see it all. And with our values being community spirit, responsibility, innovation, customer focus and respect they keep us focused on those who matter - all 14,000+ of our employees, our customers and our communities too.