Shift Technician

Veolia; Camelford; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Free physiotherapy

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Training and development

Health and well-being resources

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a Shift Technician in Camelford to join our industrial maintenance team, covering a balanced mix of electrical and mechanical work on pumps, boilers and steam systems across-site equipment. The role requires reading P&IDs, instrumentation understanding and hands-on troubleshooting in a shift-based environment.

We offer a 12-hour day/night shift pattern on a 4-week rota, with 42 hours per week and opportunities for overtime and Veolia benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience with Pumps, Compressors, Boilers, steam systems and ancillary services.
• Ability to read and understand P&IDs/electrical drawings.
• An understanding of Instrumentation.
• Understanding of safety protocols.
• Equipment troubleshooting and diagnostics.
• Preventive maintenance procedures.
• Computer literacy and software applications.
• Good understanding of mechanical systems.
• Reading technical manuals and schematics.
• Quality control procedures.
• Documentation and record-keeping.
• Communication skills and teamwork.

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 and Veolia EHS rules.
• Flexibility to work on equipment in all buildings and during maintenance shutdowns.
• Participate in audits of mechanical and electrical plant rooms and follow up on actions.
• Carry out routine and statutory planned preventative maintenance, reactive and breakdown works to all mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ensure steam boilers are maintained as per OEM specifications.
• Rectify plant faults to keep plants in serviceable order (24/7).
• Maintain plant quality records and reports.
• Carry out daily routine operational tasks to plants per legislation and policy.
• Provide shift coverage to maintain operational continuity when colleagues are on holiday.

Skills

Pumps

Compressors

Boilers

Steam systems

P&IDs

Instrumentation

Safety protocols

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

IT literacy

Mechanical systems

Technical manuals

Documentation

Communication

Job description

Job Title : Shift Technician

Salary: £44,000 - £48,000 per annum plus overtime plus Veolia benefits.

Grade: 4.3

Hours: 42 hours per week (average) - working a shift pattern of 12 hour days and 12 hour nights - 4 week rota

Location: Camelford, PL32 9XW

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.

Join our team as a Shift 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 electrical and mechanical work, with a balanced focus on both electrical and mechanical systems (covering industrial electrical systems, mechanical maintenance, PAT testing, fixed wire testing, system controls, and steam boiler systems). We are seeking candidates with both electrical and mechanical experience, though we are also happy to consider applicants with a strong background in either discipline who are looking to apply their expertise in a shift-based environment while working with sustainable technologies in a supportive team environment.

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 we can offer you:

• 17 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (17 x 12 hour shifts)
• 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

What you'll be doing:

• 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
• Carry out routine and statutory planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive and breakdown works to all mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ensure that the Steam boilers 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.
• Flexibility to provide shift coverage to maintain operational continuity when shift technicians are on holiday, ensuring all duties and responsibilities are fulfilled during their absence.

This role involves some lifting, working at heights and/or in confined spaces

What we're looking for:

Essential

• Experience with Pumps, Compressors, Boilers, steam systems and ancillary services.
• Ability to read and understand P&IDs/electrical drawings
• An understanding of Instrumentation.
• Understanding of safety protocols
• Equipment troubleshooting and diagnostics,
• Preventive maintenance procedures,
• Computer literacy and software applications,
• Good understanding of 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,
• Demonstrate hands‑on experience of troubleshooting and repair of industrial electrical systems; and related mechanical experience .

Desirable:

• Boiler Operations Accreditation Scheme (BOAS)
• Medium Risk Confined Space
• Electrical experience - City & Guilds 2382 - 18th Edition
• City & Guilds 2391
• 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.

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