Electrical Technician

Veolia; Greater London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company in South East London is seeking an Electrical Technician to perform maintenance and fault finding on electrical assets. The ideal candidate should have experience in Heavy Industrial Engineering and hold NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering. Responsibilities include maintaining safety standards and assisting during plant outages. This full-time role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to company pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on retailers

Resources for physical and mental health

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Time served as an Electrical Maintenance Technician.
• Proven experience within Heavy Industrial Engineering.
• Experience within a Waste, Recycling, Power or Process plant Facility.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned, reactive maintenance on all electrical assets.
• Fault finding, installing and maintaining electrical systems.
• Working at height on Control systems for overhead cranes and boilers.
• Assisting during major maintenance periods and outages.

Skills

Electrical Maintenance Technician

Competency in three-phase and single-phase power

Control circuits and equipment fault finding

Health and Safety awareness

IT competency

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

17th Edition qualification

18th Edition qualification

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary : £54,900 per annum + travel allowance + annual bonus + Veolia benefits

Hours : 40 hours per week

Location : South East London Combined Heat & Power

Landmann Way

London

SE14 5RS

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 Electrical 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.

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; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned, reactive maintenance and on all electrical assets across the plant
• Fault finding, installing and maintaining electrical systems
• Working at height on Control systems for overhead cranes and boiler systems
• Assisting during major maintenance periods, shut downs, outages etc. when required to ensure maximum plant availability and efficiency
• PLC and control wiring fault diagnosis on rotating plant including motor-driven fans, guide vane actuation and pumps
• To apply problem solving techniques to diagnose, remedy and report plant defects and proposing improvements to the Electrical Engineer
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records using the site CMMS
• To assist with the coaching of apprentices to ensure that they gain the appropriate level of exposure to working practices, and the experience that they need to progress

Qualifications

• Time served as an Electrical Maintenance Technician who is competent in three-phase and single-phase power, control circuits and equipment fault finding.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or equivalent is essential with 17th or 18th Edition
• Proven experience within Heavy Industrial Engineering
• Excellent Health and Safety awareness
• Experience within a Waste, Recycling, Power or Process plant Facility is essential
• Competent IT user

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.