Mobile Technician

Veolia; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on groceries and retailers

24/7 virtual GP for you and family

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a Mobile Electrical Maintenance Technician to cover Wigan, Preston and Manchester. You will maintain industrial utilities equipment including Steam Boilers, Air Compressors, Cooling Towers and Water Treatment Plants, and execute PPMs, breakdowns and on-call tasks.

You're expected to have a proven electrical/mechanical background with a Time Served apprenticeship, and a full driving licence. The role offers a 43-hour week and a company van with Veolia benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven engineering background in Electrical and Mechanical industry.
• Time Served apprenticeship completed.
• Experience with fault finding and maintenance (110V/240V/415V).
• Knowledge of Steam Boiler plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain a range of Industrial Utilities equipment including Steam Boilers, Air Compressors, Cooling Towers and Water Treatment Plants.
• Complete Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) on Electrical and Mechanical systems.
• Perform breakdowns and repairs on electrical, control and instrumentation tasks.
• Support project work including minor Electrical/Mechanical installations and produce required safety documentation.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Fault finding

Steam boiler operations

Driving licence

Education

Time Served apprenticeship

Tools

SCADA (BMS/PMS)

PLC systems

Industrial instrumentation

Job description

Salary: £40,000 to £46,000 per annum (dependent upon experience), plus company van and Veolia benefits

Hours: 43 hours per week. 7.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday

Location: Mobile role covering Wigan, Preston and Manchester

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 a Mobile Electrical Maintenance 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

• Operation and maintenance support on a range of Industrial Utilities equipment which includes Steam Boilers and associated equipment, Air Compressors, Cooling Towers and Water Treatment Plants.
• Effective completion of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) activities on a range of Electrical and Mechanical systems is required; such as Mechanical maintenance to comply with PSSR and WSE insurance inspections and Low Voltage and Extra Low Voltage electrical systems.
• Breakdown and repair in line with electrical, control and instrumentation works.
• Project work including minor Electrical/ Mechanical installations.
• You will be responsible for the maintenance and publication of plant quality records,reports and implementing Safe Systems of Work to include production of Permit to Work, Risk Assessments and Method Statements.
• Supporting out of hour alarms from mobile sites through On-Call rota cover.

What we're looking for

Essential

• A proven engineering background within the Electrical and Mechanical industry with a recognised Time Served apprenticeship.
• Proactive approach to tasks and a willingness to learn.
• Experience with Electrical and Mechanical fault finding and maintenance. (110v, 240v and 415v).
• Knowledge of Steam Boiler plant operations.
• Full clean driving licence.

Desirable

• Experience of calibrating industrial process instrumentation
• Experience of carrying out Alarm, Trip and Interlock testing on systems
• Experience of multi-skilled work to support both Electrical and Mechanical maintenance tasks within an Industrial environment
• Knowledge of Steam Boiler plant to aid operations, maintenance and fault finding on plant
• You will have experience of producing Health & Safety documentation such as Method Statement / Risk Assessments for tasks
• Knowledge of SCADA (BMS / PMS) and PLC systems
• Fault diagnosis, repair and maintenance of Water Treatment plant & equipment such as Effluent Treatment, Demineralisation and Reverse Osmosis
• You will ideally possess qualification in some of the following areas - IOSH / CSCS Safety or equivalent, Confined Space, BOAS or equivalent, Steam Systems, Legionella Awareness, Industrial Gas Qualifications, IPAF / PASMA

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