Electro Mechanical Technician

Veolia Group; Marchwood; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Discounts on groceries & retailers

Health resources

24h GP for you & family

Volunteer day

Training & development

Job summary

Veolia in Marchwood, Hampshire is seeking an Electro Mechanical Technician to help operate and maintain a modern Energy Recovery Facility. You’ll diagnose faults, perform planned maintenance and support plant reliability across rotating equipment, switchgear and PLC systems.

The role requires an engineering apprenticeship and experience in continuous-process environments; you’ll work a staggered 7-day maintenance rota and contribute to a safe, compliant site with ongoing training and development.

Qualifications

• A recognised engineering apprenticeship and relevant electrical and/or mechanical maintenance qualifications.
• Proven experience diagnosing and repairing electrical and mechanical systems.
• Experience in continuous-process, power-generation, industrial or similar operational environment.
• Practical knowledge of preventative maintenance techniques and computerised maintenance management systems.
• Experience working with PLC-controlled equipment, motors, pumps, conveyors, switchgear, transformers, generators, cranes or similar industrial plant.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical and mechanical fault-finding, defect rectification and planned preventive maintenance within a modern Energy Recovery Facility.
• Maintain and diagnose faults on overhead cranes, grabs, inverters, battery and UPS systems, transformers, 415V and 11kV switchgear, protective devices, generator AVR and excitation systems.
• Maintain and fault-find rotating equipment, including 415VAC motors, pumps, conveyors, motorised valves and associated control gear.
• Interface with PLC controllers and support the Electrical, Mechanical and Control & Instrumentation teams during plant breakdowns.
• Use electrical test equipment, workshop tools, drilling machines, lathes and bench-fitting equipment.
• Record maintenance activities on the computerised maintenance management system and support 365-day maintenance cover, including rota, weekend and out-of-hours working.

Skills

Engineering Apprenticeship

Electrical Maintenance

Mechanical Maintenance

PLC Controls

Preventive Maintenance

Electrical Testing

Rotating Equipment

High Voltage Safety

Education

Engineering Apprenticeship

Tools

PLC Controls

Electrical Test Equipment

Industrial Switchgear

Rotating Equipment Tools

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you? Salary: £52,409.52 per annum plus Veolia benefits Hours: 40 hours per week Location: Marchwood Hampshire SO40 4BD

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 Electro Mechanical 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
• Access to our company/people’s pension scheme
• 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
• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you’ll be doing

• Carry out electrical and mechanical fault-finding, defect rectification and planned preventative maintenance within a modern Energy Recovery Facility.
• Maintain and diagnose faults on overhead cranes, grabs, inverters, battery and UPS systems, transformers, 415V and 11kV switchgear, protective devices, generator AVR and excitation systems.
• Maintain and fault-find rotating equipment, including 415VAC motors, pumps, conveyors, motorised valves and associated control gear.
• Interface with PLC controllers and support the Electrical, Mechanical and Control & Instrumentation teams during plant breakdowns.
• Use electrical test equipment, workshop tools, drilling machines, lathes and bench-fitting equipment.
• Report plant defects, identify root causes and recommend improvements or modifications to plant and equipment.
• Liaise with Operations and maintenance teams to coordinate repairs and support efficient plant operation.
• Supervise company and contractor personnel when required.
• Maintain clean, tidy and safe work areas and comply with all Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality procedures.
• Record maintenance activities on the computerised maintenance management system and support 365-day maintenance cover, including rota, weekend and out-of-hours working.

What we're looking for

• A recognised engineering apprenticeship and relevant electrical and/or mechanical maintenance qualifications.
• Proven experience diagnosing and repairing electrical and mechanical systems.
• Experience working in a continuous-process, power-generation, industrial or similar operational environment.
• Practical knowledge of preventative maintenance techniques and computerised maintenance management systems.
• Experience working with PLC-controlled equipment, motors, pumps, conveyors, switchgear, transformers, generators, cranes or similar industrial plant.
• Competence using electrical test equipment and general workshop machinery and tools.
• The ability to work safely with electrical and mechanical equipment, including high-voltage systems where appropriately trained and authorised.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-skilled maintenance team.
• Flexibility to work a staggered rota covering seven-day, 365-day maintenance operations, including weekends, overtime and out-of-hours call-outs.
• A proactive approach to diagnosing faults, resolving plant defects and improving equipment reliability.

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.

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.