Electrical Engineer
| Posting date: | 26 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £17.82 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Overtime pay |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 March 2026 |
| Location: | Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S42 5UY |
| Company: | Veolia |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JR28674_1772110309 |
Summary
Ready to find the right role for you?
Salary: £17.82 per hour plus overtime pay and Veolia benefits
Hours: 40 hours per week - Monday to Friday
Location: VDMS. Park Road, Chesterfield, S42 5UY
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.
What we can offer you;
- 25 days of annual leave
- 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;
- Carry out work as per schedule supplied by the Services Manager or Supervisor and as per site policies, schedules and procedures.
- Troubleshoot problems with equipment as necessary, and as directed by site supervisors.
- Carry out Risk Assessment of Equipment Maintenance Task Lists and ensure these are always kept valid.
- Update maintenance task list and site documentation as appropriate.
- Carry out Periodic reviews of EWI/SOP to ensure documents are always current and valid.
- 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, work around Maintenance Shutdowns and be familiar with GMP rules and Statutory requirements.
- Participate in Audits of the Mechanical and Electrical plant rooms and follow up on actions.
- Ensure that the CMMS system contains the most up to date information regarding equipment data, spares and maintenance man-hours.
- This is a field-based role with nationwide coverage, requiring travel across multiple sites, with the majority of work being carried out on sewage treatment sites.
- Be prepared to stay away from home when required to support operational needs.
- Participate in a periodic call-out rota providing 24/7 coverage for one week at a time.
What we're looking for;
- City & Guilds Level 3 Electrical Installation (2365) or equivalent NVQ Level 3
- City & Guilds 2391 Inspection and Testing certification (current and valid)
- 18th Edition BS 7671 Wiring Regulations certification
- Understanding of Pumps, HVAC Systems, Compressors, Boilers, steam systems and ancillary services, (DHW skids), Chillers, Cooling Towers, Clean steam Boilers, Purified Water Systems.
- Ability to read and understand P&ID's/electrical drawings
- Understanding of SOP's and GMP Engineering systems.
What'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.