Electrical Technician

Veolia Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Free physiotherapy and 24/7 GP service

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Health and wellbeing resources

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Veolia Group is seeking a Senior Electrical Tradesperson to support mobile maintenance across London, mainly from South London. The role includes a salary up to £45,000 per annum, plus a company vehicle and Veolia benefits, with a 43-hour week and an on-call roster.

You will diagnose electrical issues, adhere to safety and maintenance schedules, and coordinate with site teams and clients to ensure compliant, reliable service delivery.

Qualifications

• Senior Trades with City & Guilds or equivalent in Electrical Engineering.
• Hands-on experience with three-phase electrical systems and motor control.
• Proven electrical troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Ability to read P&ID diagrams and electrical drawings.
• Experience with Permit to Work systems and compliance frameworks.
• Strong analytical approach and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Health and Safety policies and Veolia standards while carrying out work.
• Complete tasks according to Site Manager schedules and maintenance shutdowns.
• Diagnose and resolve equipment problems, including PAT testing and RAMS reviews.
• Complete site documentation, manage asset lists, and support KPI targets.
• Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and subcontractors during planned service maintenance.
• Participate in training, audits, and maintain tools to comply with electrical regulations.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Three-phase systems

Motor control circuits

P&ID reading

Permit to Work

Education

Electrical Engineering qualification (Senior Trades / City & Guilds)

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you? Salary: up to £45,000 per annum plus company vehicle and Veolia benefits Hours: 43 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with participation in a rostered out-of-hours and emergency call-out arrangement Location: Mobile across London (mainly South London)

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 and 24/7 GP 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, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you'll be doing:

• Adhere to all Health and Safety policies, procedures, and EHS guidelines (both site and Veolia standards) while carrying out all work activities
• Complete work according to schedules provided by the Site Manager and in line with site policies, procedures, and maintenance shutdowns
• Diagnose and resolve equipment problems as directed by management, including PAT testing and electrical RAMS reviews
• Complete all required site documentation before and after work tasks, manage asset lists, and support KPI achievement through timely work order completion
• Liaise effectively with clients, stakeholders, and subcontractors during planned service maintenance and coordinate across all building locations
• Participate in required training, audits, maintain tools and equipment in good condition, and ensure compliance with all electrical standards, regulations, and statutory requirements

What we’re looking for:

• Senior Trades, City & Guilds or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering
• Hands-on experience with three-phase electrical systems, motor control circuits, and VSD operation
• Excellent hands-on experience with electrical troubleshooting and repair, with demonstrated knowledge of motors, pumps, LEV systems, cooling towers, ancillary controls, and deionised water plants
• Ability to read and interpret P&ID diagrams and electrical drawings; understanding of instrumentation, controls, SOPs, and preventive maintenance systems
• Proven experience working within documented Permit to Work Systems and compliance frameworks
• Strong troubleshooting ability with a methodical and analytical approach; proactive attitude with good initiative and attention to detail
• Computer literate with the ability to work effectively as part of a team; related mechanical experience is a distinct advantage

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.

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.

Ready to see the world as we do?