Electrical Technician

Veolia Environmental Services (Uk) Plc; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental services company in the UK is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician to conduct maintenance on electrical systems across the plant. The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering and experience in a heavy industrial setting, particularly in Waste or Power plants. Benefits include 25 days of annual leave, pension scheme access, and ongoing training opportunities. Join us in making a positive impact on the environment.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to company pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Resources for physical and mental health

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Time served as an Electrical Maintenance Technician with competence in three-phase and single-phase power.
• Proven experience within Heavy Industrial Engineering.
• Experience in a Waste, Recycling, Power, or Process plant facility.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned, reactive maintenance on all electrical assets across the plant.
• Fault finding, installing, and maintaining electrical systems.
• Assist during major maintenance periods and outages.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Equipment fault finding

Health and safety awareness

IT competency

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned, reactive maintenance on all electrical assets across the plant.
• Fault finding, installing, and maintaining electrical systems.
• Work at height on control systems for overhead cranes and boiler systems.
• Assist during major maintenance periods, shutdowns, and outages when required to ensure maximum plant availability and efficiency.
• Diagnose PLC and control wiring faults on rotating plant, including motor‑driven fans, guide vane actuation, and pumps.
• Apply problem‑solving techniques to diagnose, remedy, and report plant defects and propose improvements to the Electrical Engineer.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records using the site CMMS.
• Co‑coach apprentices to ensure they gain appropriate exposure to working practices and progress toward professional development.

Qualifications

• Time served as an Electrical Maintenance Technician with competence in three‑phase and single‑phase power, control circuits, and equipment fault finding.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent), with 17th or 18th Edition version.
• Proven experience within Heavy Industrial Engineering.
• Excellent health and safety awareness.
• Experience within a Waste, Recycling, Power, or Process plant facility.
• Competent IT user.

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.

We’re proud to have been named one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024, and 2025 — a testament to our commitment to our people. Underscoring our values, we look for employees who can help the world take better care of its resources and contribute to a sustainable future.

Benefits

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• 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.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities to reach your full potential.

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.