Electrical Assembly Technician

About the role

Veolia's Water Technology Business is hiring an Electrical Assembly Technician for its Peterborough Service Centre, a site housing a large-scale regeneration facility and a fleet of over 100 mobile water treatment units. The role is full-time, permanent, 37.5 hours per week, with a salary of £40,000 to £45,000. Visa sponsorship is not offered, so applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Key responsibilities

• Fabricate, install and document electrical systems
• Work with single-phase, three-phase, low-voltage and extra-low voltage circuits
• Prepare and terminate electrical circuits, and read and interpret technical drawings
• Troubleshoot electrical instrumentation and mechanical equipment and present technical solutions
• Configure instrumentation and test electrical systems using PLCs, HMIs, VFDs and relays
• Commission special-build equipment, electrically and mechanically
• Maintain product quality through incoming and outgoing checks, inspections and repairs of plant and field equipment
• Carry out electrical inspection and testing (EIC, EICR and PAT)

Required profile

• City and Guilds Level 3 in electrical installations or equivalent (mandatory)
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• Industrial electrical works experience
• Experience wiring and fault-finding PLC-controlled equipment
• Desirable: City and Guilds 2391 – Electrical testing and inspection, and a Passport to Safety or equivalent
• Commitment to safety and quality, proactive problem-solving, ability to work independently and in a team, keen eye for detail

What we offer

• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell days
• Pension scheme with 10% employer contribution and share option
• Private medical insurance, dental plan and life assurance
• Maternity, paternity, adoption and carer support, plus a lifestyle account and gym membership discount
• Income protection and salary sacrifice schemes