Mobile Technician

Veolia Environmental Services (Uk) Plc; Ilminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental services provider in the UK seeks a Mobile Technician to perform mechanical and electrical work. The role includes responsibilities like preventive maintenance and troubleshooting systems while promoting a supportive, inclusive work environment. Candidates should have electrical experience and will receive training to expand their skills. The position offers benefits like annual leave, training, and health resources.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to people’s pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with troubleshooting and repair of commercial and industrial electrical systems.
• Ability to read and understand electrical drawings.
• Basic technical mathematics and measurements.

Responsibilities

• Carry out work as per schedule supplied by the Contracts Manager.
• Complete site documentation before and after work tasks.
• Participate in Audits of the Mechanical and Electrical plant rooms.

Skills

Electrical experience

Mechanical systems

HVAC systems

Pumps

Communication skills

Education

City & Guilds 2382 – 18th Edition

City & Guilds 2391

FGas-OPD Reg Certification

Tools

Hand and power tools

Computer applications

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a Mobile Technician and be at the forefront of driving innovative solutions that create a more sustainable future for all. This exciting role offers diverse opportunities across a comprehensive range of mechanical and electrical work, including commercial/industrial wiring, PAT testing, fixed wire testing, system controls, and HVAC systems, as well as pipework and welding. We are particularly interested in candidates with electrical experience, though we welcome applicants from other trades and are committed to providing training and development opportunities to help you expand your expertise across multiple disciplines. Whether you're electrically bias looking to broaden your skills or have experience in complementary trades, you'll find numerous opportunities to increase your skill level while working with sustainable technologies in a supportive team environment.

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.

Responsibilities

• Carry out work as per schedule supplied by the Contracts Manager or Supervisor.
• Complete site documentation before and after work tasks.
• Liaise with subcontractors during planned service maintenance.
• All work on site to be carried out in accordance with site EHS (Environmental Health and Safety) and Veolia EHS rules and guidelines.
• Flexibility to work on equipment in all buildings and around Maintenance Shutdowns
• Participate in Audits of the Mechanical and Electrical plant rooms and follow up on actions.
• Be part of an Industrial Energy team that manages the maintenance of industrial FM Services as well as steam and LTHW systems including District Heating and HIU servicing (Residential), Combined Heat and Power Plants and Heat Pump systems.
• Carry out routine and statutory planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive and breakdown works to all mechanical and electrical systems across all the sites.
• Ensure that the Steam & Hot water boilers are maintained as per OEM specifications.
• Ensure that Heat Pumps are maintained as per OEM specifications.
• Ensure that plant faults and defects are swiftly rectified to maintain the plants in serviceable order at all times (24/7).
• Maintenance and publication of plant quality records and reports.
• Carry out daily routine operational tasks to plants that will comply with legislation and company policies.
• Participate in an on-call rota, providing out-of-hours cover, along with weekend working.
• This role involves some lifting, working at heights and/or in confined spaces.
• Experience with Pumps, HVAC Systems, Compressors, Boilers, steam systems and ancillary services (DHW skids), Chillers, Cooling Towers, Clean steam Boilers, Purified Water Systems, CIP systems; general canteen/kitchen equipment.
• Ability to read and understand P&AID/electrical drawings.
• An understanding of Instrumentation.
• Basic technical mathematics and measurements.
• Safety protocols and PPE usage.
• Hand and power tools operation.
• Basic electrical systems and wiring.
• Equipment troubleshooting and diagnostics.
• Preventive maintenance procedures.
• Computer literacy and software applications.
• Basic mechanical systems.
• Reading technical manuals and schematics.
• Quality control procedures.
• Documentation and record-keeping.
• Communication skills and teamwork.
• Basic IT and networking skills.
• Industry-specific regulations and standards.
• Time management and organisational skills.

Desirable qualifications

• Demonstrate hands‑on experience of troubleshooting and repair of commercial and industrial electrical systems; and related mechanical experience.
• Electrical experience - City & Guilds 2382 – 18th Edition
• City & Guilds 2391
• FGas‑OPD Reg Certification
• High Voltage Operational Safety Certificate
• Boiler Operations Accreditation Scheme (BOAS)
• Medium Risk Confined Space
• Health and safety qualifications and awareness, risk assessment, method statement training, competence in issuing and use of all company Permit to Work systems would be preferential, however training will be provided where appropriate.

Benefits

• 25 days of annual leave plus 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

Company Recognition

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.

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.

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.