Senior Technician

Veolia Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

23 days annual leave

Volunteer day

Employee discounts

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Veolia Group in Southwark is seeking a Senior Technician to monitor SCADA systems and plant equipment, fault-find and rectify issues to maximise availability. You will perform inspections, carry out planned maintenance, and provide specialist support to the shift team.

A strong emphasis on safety, quality, and timely reporting is essential to keep processes running smoothly. The role offers progression in a large environmental services organisation with competitive benefits and a supportive

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of SCADA systems and plant equipment.
• Strong communication to MBT operatives and shift team.
• Experience with preventive maintenance and fault-finding.
• Health, safety and environmental awareness.
• Ability to lead and take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Monitor SCADA and plant equipment to fault-find and rectify issues.
• Communicate instructions to MBT operatives for smooth operations.
• Carry out planned maintenance checks and report findings.
• Perform prestart checks and prepare facilities for daily operation.
• Record defects and assist KPI data entry.
• Support shift supervisor and maintenance team.

Skills

SCADA knowledge

Communication

Maintenance skills

Problem solving

Health & safety awareness

Attention to detail

Leadership

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?Senior TechnicianLocation: SouthwarkSalary: £32,689.74 AnnuallyHours: 40 hours weeklyWhat we can offer you;23 days of annual leave.Refer a driver 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.One paid day leave every year to volunteer and support your communityOngoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential.Stream - Employee financial well-being support: early access to your earned pay, savings, budgeting, financial coaching & rewards.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.With one of the largest growing fleets in the UK, our drivers are pivotal to delivering essential services. They work hard to serve their local communities and make a positive impact every day.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.What you'll be doing;The Senior Technician must have an excellent understanding of the SCADA system and independently fault find and rectify issues via this and the plant’s equipment.Communicate clear instructions and information to MBT operatives to support operations and high emphasis will be placed on the plant availability and the performance of the biological processConduct scheduled physical inspections in accordance with company Quality, Health, Safetyand Environmental (QHSE) proceduresCarry out operational Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) checks and report findings with the shift supervisor and maintenance the maintenance team.Record all defects and findings accordingly and assist with KPI data entryProvide line management with specialist knowledge and hands on expertise rectifying andpreventing problems such as equipment failure, material blockages and biological process inefficienciesPrepare both facilities for daily operation and carry out necessary prestart equipment checks in conjunction with the shift supervisor.What we're looking for;Essential:excellent understanding of the SCADA systemCommunication skillsTechnical maintenance skillsProblem-solving and troubleshootingHealth, Safety, and Environmental awarenessAttention to detailLeadership and initiativeWhat’s next?Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.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.