Electricians Mate

Description:

Job Title - Electricians Mate

Salary: £28,172.13

Grade: 4.1

Location: Newport

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. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture. This role is to work as an Electrician mate on site to assist with electrical testing and to assist with PPMs, reactive works and additional tasks. The role will also include non electrical works and working alongside maintenance engineers

What we can offer you:

Access to our company pension scheme
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
One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
Stream - Employee financial wellbeing support: early access to your earned pay, savings, budgeting, financial coaching & reward
What you'll be doing:

Assist the Site Electrician and Maintenance Engineers with planned and reactive electrical tasks, including five-yearly electrical inspections, emergency-light testing, distribution-board testing and inspections, and fault finding.
Carry out planned and reactive work allocated through the CAFM system, under the direction of the Site Electrician and in line with the agreed contract scope, site procedures and priorities.
Complete PAT testing, electrical test and inspection activities, network cabling installations and other authorised maintenance tasks in accordance with relevant standards and regulations.
Accurately complete job records, inspection documentation and CAFM updates before and after work. Prepare, follow and review risk assessments and method statements (RAMS).
Comply with all Health and Safety, environmental and electrical procedures. Support ISO and EHS audits, maintain good housekeeping, and ensure tools and equipment are kept in good condition and calibrated within the required timescales.
Support maintenance shutdowns, out-of-hours work and the on-call rota when required. Participate in appropriate training, including working-at-height training, and work effectively with the Site Electrician, Maintenance Engineers and Veolia site team.
No responsibility for strategic growth, frequent contact face to face with the client. This role holder will predominantly be working with the onsite maintenance engineers.
Take part in the on call rota
What we're looking for:

Essential

Effective Communication - Foundation
Time Management - Foundation
Continuous Improvement - Foundation
IT Proficiency - Foundation
Self starter
Enthusiastic
Willing to learn
Effective team player
Safety conscious
Good housekeeping
Core electrical qualification (EAL Level 1 & 2 Diploma or similar).
Knowledge of electrical circuits and installations
Electrical test and inspect
Essential: EAL Level 1 & 2 Diploma in Electrical Installation or similar. General Secondary Education qualifications.
BS7671 (18th Edition) Wiring Regs City & Guilds
Desirable Skills and Experience

18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification.
Additional electrical testing and inspection qualifications.
PAT testing qualification or demonstrable competence.
ECS or equivalent electrical/site-recognised card.
Experience with structured network cabling.
Experience with ISO and EHS audits.
Working-at-height, manual-handling or other relevant site-safety training.
Experience in a commercial, industrial or facilities-management environment.
Experience participating in an on-call rota, maintenance shutdowns or out-of-hours work.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