Electrical Technician

Veolia | UK; Tidworth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Refer an Engineer £1000

Pension scheme

Free physiotherapy

Discounts

Health resources

Virtual GP access

Training & development

Job summary

Veolia is seeking an Electrical Technician for our Southern Region based at Humber Lane, Tidworth. You will work with site management to keep plant and equipment safe and downtime to a minimum.

The role offers a competitive salary, bonus scheme, company van and tools, and access to the Veolia benefits package, with ongoing training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Electrical qualification to NVQ level 3 or greater with 18th edition wiring regulations.
• City & Guilds Level 3 Testing and Inspection qualification or equivalent experience.
• Thermal imaging qualification beneficial.
• Portable Appliance Testing qualification or experience advantageous.
• MoD security clearance up to Developed Vetting.
• Full driving licence and ability to operate across a large geographical area.
• Basic IT skills required.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Veolia site management team to ensure site personnel, contractors and visitors are safe.
• Attend to plant and equipment breakdowns promptly to minimise downtime.
• Report unsafe or defective plant, tools, equipment, PPE, practices or hazards.
• Use workshop facilities and equipment safely and in accordance with Company and statutory requirements.
• Assist in upkeep and record keeping of spares and accessories, in paper and electronic form.
• Participate in confined space operations as required and be prepared to undertake training where required.

Skills

Electrical skills

Safety awareness

IT basics

Education

NVQ Level 3 or higher

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 / ECS / JIB card

Tools

Testing and Inspection Qualification

Thermal Imaging Qualification

PAT Qualification

Job description

Salary: Competitive salary, bonus scheme, company van and tools, plus Veolia benefits

Hours: 40 hours per week with out of hours standby participation as a requirement of this post, typically a 1 in 4 week frequency

Location: Southern Region (Working area) - Home base at Humber Lane, Tidworth.

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.

What we can offer you;

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• 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;

• Work with the Veolia site management team to ensure site personnel, contractors and visitors are safe.
• Ensure that plant and equipment breakdowns are attended to in a timely manner and that downtime is kept to a minimum.
• Report any unsafe or defective plant, tools, equipment, PPE, practices, methods or other hazards.
• Use and operate workshop facilities and equipment safely and in accordance with Company and statutory requirements.
• Assist in the upkeep and record keeping of spares and accessories, both in paper and electronic form.
• Participate in confined space operations as required and be prepared to undertake training where required.

What we're looking for;

• Electrical Qualification, to NVQ level 3 or greater, 18th edition wiring regulations, preferably City & Guilds or NVQ level 3 / ECS or JIB card holder.
• City & Guilds Level 3 Testing and Inspection Qualification and/or experience is beneficial.
• Thermal Imagery Qualification is beneficial.
• Portable Appliance Testing Qualification and/or experience is advantageous.
• Must be able to attain a Ministry of Defence security clearance up to "Developed Vetting Standard".
• Full driving licence and a background in operating within a large geographical area.
• Basic IT Skills required.

We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.