Electrical Engineer

Veolia; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days of annual leave

Refer an Engineer to us — £1000 bonus

Company pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on groceries & retailers

Health resources for physical, mental,

24/7 virtual GP access

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a field-based engineer for nationwide coverage, primarily on sewage treatment sites. The role involves 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with travel across multiple sites and potential overnight stays.

You will perform scheduled maintenance, troubleshoot equipment, and ensure documentation and CMMS data are current, while complying with Veolia EHS rules and GMP standards. A flexible, safety-focused engineer is required.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds Level 3 Electrical Installation or NVQ Level 3 certification.
• Current City & Guilds 2391 Inspection and Testing certification.
• 18th Edition BS 7671 Wiring Regulations certification.
• Knowledge of pumps, HVAC systems, boilers and chillers.
• Ability to read P&ID drawings and electrical schematics.
• Experience with SOPs and GMP engineering systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out work as per schedule supplied by the Services Manager or Supervisor.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and follow site directions.
• Perform risk assessments of equipment maintenance task lists.
• Update maintenance task lists and site documentation.
• Review EWI/SOP to ensure current and valid documentation.
• Comply with site EHS and Veolia EHS rules.
• Work across buildings, accommodate shutdowns, and follow GMP/Regulatory requirements.
• Assist in audits of mechanical and electrical plant rooms and close actions.
• Ensure CMMS has up-to-date equipment data, spares and hours.
• Travel nationwide; field-based, mainly on sewage treatment sites; may stay away from home.

Skills

Pumps & HVAC understanding

P&ID reading

SOPs & GMP awareness

Electrical drawings comprehension

Maintenance planning

Education

City & Guilds Level 3 Electrical Installation (2365) or NVQ Level 3

City & Guilds 2391 Inspection and Testing

18th Edition BS 7671 Wiring Regulations

Tools

None

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary:

£19.82 per hour plus overtime pay and Veolia benefits

Hours:

40 hours per week - Monday to Friday

Location:

Mobile across the Southern Region

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.

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 company 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
• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
• 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 Services Manager or Supervisor and as per site policies, schedules and procedures.
• Troubleshoot problems with equipment as necessary, and as directed by site supervisors.
• Carry out Risk Assessment of Equipment Maintenance Task Lists and ensure these are always kept valid.
• Update maintenance task list and site documentation as appropriate.
• Carry out Periodic reviews of EWI/SOP to ensure documents are always current and valid.
• 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, work around Maintenance Shutdowns and be familiar with GMP rules and Statutory requirements.
• Participate in Audits of the Mechanical and Electrical plant rooms and follow up on actions.
• Ensure that the CMMS system contains the most up to date information regarding equipment data, spares and maintenance man-hours.
• This is a field-based role with nationwide coverage, requiring travel across multiple sites, with the majority of work being carried out on sewage treatment sites.
• Be prepared to stay away from home when required to support operational needs.
• Participate in a periodic call-out rota providing 24/7 coverage for one week at a time.

What we’re looking for;

• City & Guilds Level 3 Electrical Installation (2365) or equivalent NVQ Level 3
• City & Guilds 2391 Inspection and Testing certification (current and valid)
• 18th Edition BS 7671 Wiring Regulations certification
• Understanding of Pumps, HVAC Systems, Compressors, Boilers, steam systems and ancillary services, (DHW skids), Chillers, Cooling Towers, Clean steam Boilers, Purified Water Systems.
• Ability to read and understand P&ID’s/electrical drawings
• Understanding of SOP’s and GMP Engineering systems.

What’s next?

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.