Service Engineer

Veolia Environmental Services (Uk) Plc; Highgate; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental services company is seeking a Trade Counter Assistant / Driver in Highgate. The role involves performing maintenance and repairs on large industrial utility plants, managing the computerized maintenance system, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have an HNC/HND in electrical engineering, knowledge of wiring regulations, and strong communication skills. Benefits include 25 days annual leave and access to training and development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave

£1,000 for referring an engineer

Access to pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on groceries

Resources for health support

Ongoing training opportunities

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the 18th edition wiring regulations.
• Experience in water operations.
• Experience in fault finding and resolving electrical and mechanical issues.
• Valid driving license.

Responsibilities

• Carry out PPM maintenance regime, fault finding, and repairs on large industrial utility plant.
• Safely operate and maintain all site main utilities.
• Manage and update the computerised maintenance management system.
• Be part of a call‑out rota.
• Maintain excellent communications with clients onsite.
• Ensure compliance with EA Permits and Trade Effluent Agreements.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Effective time-management

IT proficiency

Education

HNC/HND in electrical engineering or related discipline

Job description

Job Overview

ROLE: Trade Counter Assistant / Driver
HOURS: 44 per week – Permanent Role, 7am – 4:30pm Monday to Friday, 8am – 12pm on a Saturday Rota
SALARY: £27,936 basic salary per year
BONUS/OTE: Realistic total earning potential...

Responsibilities

• Carry out PPM maintenance regime, fault finding and repairs on large industrial utility plant (Electrical & Mechanical) covering DAF, Clarifiers, UF systems, RO, Dosing systems, Pumps, Blowers, Compressed‑air systems, Multimedia filters.
• Safely operate and maintain all site main utilities ensuring 100% service delivery supplied to the client under contract KPI's.
• Manage and update the computerised maintenance management system in accordance with company operating procedures.
• Be part of a call‑out rota covering operations for sickness, holiday and breakdowns.
• Maintain excellent communications with clients onsite and develop relationships.
• Ensure compliance with EA Permits and Trade Effluent Agreements.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND in electrical engineering or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of the 18th edition wiring regulations.
• Experience in water operations.
• Experience in fault finding and resolving electrical and mechanical issues.
• Valid driving licence.
• Strong communication skills.
• Effective time‑management skills.
• IT proficiency.

Benefits

• 25 days of annual leave.
• Refer an Engineer to us once you've joined and earn £1,000.
• Access to our people’s pension scheme.
• Free physiotherapy service.
• Discounts on groceries and well‑known retailers.
• Access to a range of resources to support physical, mental and financial health.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities to help you reach your full potential.

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.

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. 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.