Electrical Technician

Viridor energy; Dunbar; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Viridor in Dunbar, East Lothian, is recruiting an Electrical Technician to join the ERF Operations team on a 40-hour week, Mon–Fri, 07:30–16:00. The role focuses on the repair and maintenance of electrical equipment at the ERF Plant, with safety and efficiency at the forefront.

You will coordinate with contractors, perform fault diagnosis, and support other disciplines as needed. A formal electrical apprenticeship and trade qualifications are required, with CMMS experience and a strong

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical maintenance/installation in process industries or heavy engineering.
• Experience with CMMS systems.
• Formal electrical trade apprenticeship completed.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work unsupervised.
• Able to work to tight schedules.
• Understanding of Environmental and H&S issues.
• Knowledge of plant breakdown issues and rectification.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and unplanned maintenance on ERF plant.
• Ensure maintenance plans and targets are met safely and efficiently.
• Assist with supervision of contractors.
• Carry out fault diagnosis and rectification.
• Conduct plant and area safety inspections.
• Ensure accurate reporting in the CMMS.
• Cover Electrical Engineer duties when required.
• Maintain a safe, clean workplace in line with ERF Safety Rules.
• Perform risk assessments and method statements.
• Maintain compliance with ERF procedures.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

CMMS experience

Communication

Self-motivation

Problem solving

Time management

Health & Safety

Electrical installation

Education

City & Guilds

BTEC ONC/HNC

NVQ Level 3

Tools

EE1 apprenticeship

Job description

Career Opportunities: Electrical Technician (51570)

Requisition ID51570-Posted29/10/2026-ERF Operations-Scotland-Dunbar, East Lothian

Our Vision is to be the UK’s leading innovator of resource recovery and recycling, transforming waste for a climate-positive future.

Are you someone who lives and breathes high performance, leads with ambition, and would like to be part of an organisation that looks after tomorrow? Viridor has a redefined purpose, a bold Vision, and an ambitious, market-leading strategy. We are investing in the future, and we need a talented team with exceptional people, who believe in each other, to help us achieve this.

Join us, as we rise to the challenge andbuild a world where nothing goes to waste

Viridor is at the forefront of waste management and resource recovery in the UK, operating the largest network of Energy Recovery Facilities (ERFs). We play a crucial role in supporting the UK's climate goals by diverting waste from landfills and transforming it into valuable energy resources.

We have an opportunity in Dunbar for an Electrical Technician to join our team working 40 hours per week, Mon - Fri, 07:30 - 16:00.

The salary for this role will be £49,129.00 per year. There is also an annual bonus, overtime enhanced rate, and a mandatory requirement to cover on call one week in four. This grants an additional payment to the salary.

The closing date for applications is 27thNovember 2026. We encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early if we receive a high number of applications.

The Electrical Technician is responsible for the repair and maintenance of all the electrical equipment at the ERF Plant, providing support to other disciplines as necessary using experience and skills. The Electrical Technician will assist in the co-ordination of contractors as required, ensuring a safe and efficient working environment.

Summary of Duties:

• Responsible for carrying out planned and unplanned maintenance activities to ensure safe and efficient operation of the ERF plant
• Ensure maintenance plans and targets are achieved safely, economically and within the environmental limits of the plant.
• Work alongside other functions as necessary, assisting with supervision of contractors.
• Carry out fault investigation, diagnosis and rectification as required.
• Conduct plant inspections and area safety inspections.
• Ensure that all reporting within the Computerised Maintenance Management System is effective and completed promptly and accurately.
• Broaden experience by covering the Electrical Engineer’s duties when required.
• Ensure that all activities within the ERF plant are carried out in a safe manner in accordance with the Viridor ERF Safety Rules (Electrical and Mechanical) and the ERF’s procedures.
• Carry out risk assessments and method statements to ensure that all activities are completed in a safe manner at all times.
• Maintain a clean and tidy workplace.

The ideal candiate will have:

• Experience of electrical maintenance/installation/engineering within either process industries, power plants or other heavy engineering environments. Experience of working with Computerised Maintenance Management systems CMMS.
• Appropriate relevant trade technical qualifications City & Guilds / BTEC ONC / HNC / NVQ Level 3(or equivalents).
• Served a formal recognised electrical trade specific apprenticeship with relevant post apprenticeship experience in an industrial environment as per EE1.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely at all levels, both verbally and written
• Ability to work without supervision
• Ability to think logically and solve problems effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to work to tight time schedules.
• Understanding of Environmental and H&S issues and their impacts
• Knowledge of plant breakdown issues and methods of rectification.

We are a Great Place to Work

There has never been a more exciting time to join Viridor. Following the acquisition of the business by the global private equity firm, KKR, the core business has been reshaped to focus on our leading UK Energy from Waste portfolio.

As an equal opportunities' employer, Viridor is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.