Electrical Technician

Veolia Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services provider in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Electrical Technician. You will be responsible for both planned and breakdown maintenance of various electrical equipment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have a recognised apprenticeship and experience in a continuous process industry. This role offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits including annual leave and training opportunities.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Access to pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on various retailers

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a continuous process industry.
• Ability to respond and attend site outside normal hours.
• Detailed knowledge of electrical maintenance techniques.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned and breakdown maintenance on electrical apparatus.
• Report, diagnose, and remedy plant defects.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental policies.

Skills

Electrical maintenance techniques

Problem-solving

Computer literacy

Experience with control systems

Flexibility

Education

Recognised apprenticeship

Tools

PLC controlled systems

Computerised maintenance systems

Job description

Salary: £45,000 per annum plus company vehicle and Veolia benefits

Hours: 42 hours per week. Monday to Thursday 8am - 5pm and 4.30pm finish Friday

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 8 bank holidays

Refer an Engineer to us once you’ve joined and earn £1000

Access to our people’s 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

What you'll be doing:

Take responsibility for planned and breakdown maintenance activities on a wide variety of heavy and light current electrical apparatus in the facility, rotating equipment, switchgear, control equipment, building services etc.

Report, diagnose and remedy plant defects, proposing modifications & plant improvements where appropriate.

Liaise with and support other Company staff such as the maintenance and operations departments.

Ensure compliance with the company’s Quality and Environmental Management System and Health and Safety Policies and become an advocate of the “think safe, work safe, home safe” culture.

Ensure that the facility operates within legal requirements and environmental legislation ISO 9001,1401,1800.

After a period of training and familiarisation, be available on call for out of hours plant technical and breakdown cover on a one week in 4 basis.

The equipment on site includes, but is not limited to, large packaged boilers, biomass and biogas boiler systems, 7 bar steam distribution network, belt press, solids conveying systems, centrifuges and water treatment plant with associated pumps. blowers, tanks and their associated control systems.

What we're looking for:

A recognised apprenticeship (or equivalent) with detailed knowledge of all aspects of electrical maintenance techniques

Experience gained in a continuous process industry

Computer literacy and the ability to train in computerised maintenance systems

Flexibility, with a creative approach to problem-solving

Ability to be contacted, and attend site, outside normal hours when required

Experience with control and instrumentation systems

Experience with PLC controlled systems

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.

About Us

Ready to see the world as we do?

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.