Electrical Technician FTC 12 months

Veolia Water Technologies; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Job summary

Veolia Water Technologies in Peterborough is seeking an Electrical Assembly Technician for a 12‑month FTC. The role is based on site, 37.5 hours per week, with a comprehensive benefits package and 26 days annual leave.

You will fabricate, install, test, and fault‑find electrical systems tied to water treatment equipment. The position requires City & Guilds Level 3 in electrical installations, 18th Edition, and PLC experience.

Qualifications

• Industrial electrical experience required.
• Strong knowledge of electrical installations and safety standards.
• Experience wiring and fault finding PLC controlled equipment.

Responsibilities

• Fabrication, installation, and documentation of electrical systems.
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings.
• Testing electrical systems incorporating PLCs, HMIs, VFDs and relays.
• Commissioning of special build equipment, electrically and mechanically.
• Maintaining quality through inspections and repairs of equipment.
• Electrical inspection and testing (EIC, EICR and PAT).

Skills

Industrial electrical experience

PLC fault finding

Education

City and Guilds Level 3 in electrical installations or equivalent (mandatory)

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Job description

Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Veolia's Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

Job Description

Electrical Assembly Technician | Peterborough | £40,000 - £45,000 FTC 12 months

Full-Time | Permanent | 37.5 hours per week 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays | Comprehensive Pension Scheme | Private Medical Insurance | Life Assurance | and much more!

As water technologies experts, we don't just offer jobs – we build careers with purpose. We're on a mission of Ecological Transformation, and we're looking for a dedicated Electrical Assembly Technician to help us lead the charge.

Full training on our products is planned into our Induction. This position is based 100% at our site in Peterborough Service Centre, which is home to a large-scale regeneration facility as well as the base for a fleet of over 100 mobile water treatment units, primarily fixed within trailers and containers.

What you'll be doing:

• Fabrication, installation, and documentation of electrical systems
• Working with single-phase, three-phase, low-voltage and extra low voltage electrical circuits
• Preparation and termination of electrical circuits
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings
• Troubleshooting electrical instrumentation and mechanical equipment and presenting technical solutions to address these issues
• Configuration of instrumentation
• Testing electrical systems incorporating PLCs, HMIs, VFDs and relays
• Commissioning of special build equipment, electrically and mechanically
• Maintaining the quality of all products, performing incoming and outgoing quality control tests, inspections, and repair of all plant and field equipment
• Electrical inspection and testing (EIC, EICR and PAT)

Qualifications

What we are looking for

• City and Guilds Level 3 in electrical installations or equivalent (mandatory)
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• Experience in industrial electrical works
• Experience wiring and fault finding PLC controlled equipment

Desirable

• City and Guilds 2391 – Electrical testing and inspection
• Passport to Safety or equivalent

Personal Attributes

• Strong commitment to safety and quality standards
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach to problem solving
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Keen eye for detail and technical accuracy

Additional Information

At Veolia, we know that at certain crucial moments in life, we all need a little help, protection and support.

That's why we are proud to offer our innovative Veolia Cares program, which demonstrates our commitment to our employees. From the very first day of employment, this commitment is reflected in an array of benefits that is generous, and relevant.

Health & Welfare

• Holiday allowance 26 days plus Bank Holidays with the option to buy or sell additional days off
• Private Healthcare - currently BUPA, with an option to add your family members
• Dental Plan providing cover or monetary cash back on appointments and treatments
• Enhanced Maternity / Primary Care pay of 13 weeks full pay from Day 1
• Enhanced Paternity / Secondary Care pay of 2 weeks full pay from Day 1
• Adoption Leave of 13 weeks full pay for Parental, and 2 weeks full Co-parental pay from day 1 of employment
• Support for Carers offering flexibility for longer term caring needs such as considering options of remote work, flexible work hours, adjusted schedules, and paid or unpaid leave
• A Lifestyle Account where we put in £60 to start you off, then match you £ for £ on every activity you buy up to £360 Discounted Gym Memberships
• All employees receive one day of paid volunteering leave per year

Monetary Benefits

• Leading pension contribution of 10% of your earnings from us every month, doubling your own contribution of 5% Option to buy shares at preferential rates
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes

The Bigger Picture

• Industry leading Life Insurance providing you 10 x your salary as a benefit paid to your nominated person(s)
• Income Protection that covers you for 5 years at up to 60% of your salary, with 2 x your salary as a lump sum should you be unable to return to work.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.