Senior Electrical Engineer

Salary: £45,192.64 per annum plus overtime and Veolia benefits

Grade: 4.3

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: 5 Park Road, Holmewood, 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 and 24/7 GP service 

• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers

• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental, and financial health

• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential 

What you'll be doing:

• Work as the senior team leader of a team of other electrical or mechanical engineers and mechanical fitters, often consisting of two or more engineers across a range of sites

• Carry out electrically complex and detailed asset overhauls and replacements

• Undertake complex electrical repairs and modifications dewatering equipment, pumps, pipework, valves and other ancillary equipment

• Working under CDM regulations on projects work 

• Leading remedial work on dewatering EICA systems

• Troubleshooting on dewatering electrical systems: filtration, centrifuge

• Design and installation to WIMES of electrical control systems including switchgear

• Complete wiring and cabling works

• Carry out electrical inspections, services and repairs to customers’ dewatering assets machines

• Undertake standby cover and overtime as required as well as flexibility to work away from home

• Complete test reports, installation certificates and customer feedback documents

• Complete customer paperwork such as permits to work and safety paperwork

• Please note some mechanical crossover is part of the role and the role will not be 100% electrical at all times

What we're looking for:

• Previous experience in working in an industrial environment

• NVQ or a recognised apprenticeship in electrical engineering maintenance at Level 3

• BS Inspection & Testing qualification & 18th Edition

• ICA experience

• Full UK Driving License

• Compex Trained

• Confined Space Trained

• First Aid Trained

• IOSH Trained

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.