Mobile Technician (Electrical)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Veolia benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on groceries & retailers

24 hour virtual GP

Ongoing training & development

Optional personal use of van

Refer an Engineer bonus

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a Mobile Electrical Maintenance Technician to cover Wigan, Preston and Manchester. The role involves operating and maintaining industrial utilities, delivering PPMs, and fault finding across electrical and mechanical systems.

A time-served apprenticeship and a valid driving licence are required. The position offers a salary of £40,000–£46,000 plus a company van and Veolia benefits, with a Monday–Friday schedule and 43 hours per week, plus on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Proven engineering background within Electrical/Mechanical industry with a time-served apprenticeship.
• Experience with electrical and mechanical fault finding and maintenance (110V, 240V and 415V).
• Full clean driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain industrial utilities: steam boilers, air compressors, cooling towers and water treatment plants.
• Deliver Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) on electrical and mechanical systems, including PSSR and WSE inspection compliance and LV/ELV systems.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, control and instrumentation faults.
• Support project work, including minor electrical and mechanical installations.
• Maintain plant quality records and reports.
• Implement Safe Systems of Work (Permits to Work, Risk Assessments, Method Statements).
• Cover the On-Call rota for out-of-hours alarms from mobile sites.

Skills

Electrical fault finding

Mechanical fault finding

Time Served apprenticeship

Full clean driving licence

Tools

SCADA (BMS / PMS)

PLC systems

Steam Boiler plant

Job description

Mobile Technician (Electrical)

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
• Optional personal use of van

What you'll be doing;

• Operate and maintain industrial utilities: steam boilers, air compressors, cooling towers and water treatment plants
• Deliver Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) on electrical and mechanical systems, including PSSR and WSE inspection compliance and LV/ELV systems
• Diagnose and repair electrical, control and instrumentation faults
• Support project work, including minor electrical and mechanical installations
• Maintain plant quality records and reports
• Implement Safe Systems of Work (Permits to Work, Risk Assessments, Method Statements)
• Cover the On-Call rota for out-of-hours alarms from mobile sites

What we're looking for;

• 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).
• Full clean driving licence.

Desirable:

• Experience of multi-skilled work to support both Electrical and Mechanical tasks
• Knowledge of SCADA (BMS / PMS) and PLC systems
• Knowledge of Steam Boiler plant

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.