Shift Technician
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 17, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 16, 2026. Veolia scores A on the Alion truth index.
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Salary: up to £47,000 per annum depending on experience plus Veolia benefits
Grade: 4.3
Hours: 12 hour shift system (2 days, 2 nights, 6 off)
Location: Speke, L24 9LN
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.
We are looking for an experienced Electrical or Mechanical Engineer to join our team, you will be responsible for carrying out on-site operation and maintenance support on a range of industrial utilities equipment which includes Gas Turbines, Package and Waste Heat Steam Boilers with associated plant, Compressed air systems, Gas Systems and Water Treatment plants.
What we can offer you:
- 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:
- Full compliance with health and safety, quality and Environment legislation requirements and site rules with the responsibility for own safety and others.
- Determination and documentation of the plant operating standards and use of computerised maintenance systems to monitor and analyse machine performance.
- Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on Gas Turbines, Boilers and Utilities plant.
- Have a strong background of the operation and maintenance of Energy centres, ensuring full compliance with all Technical Instructions and management systems and policies.
- Routine Steam Boiler operational tasks to comply with legislation and company procedures.
- Conversant with boiler water treatment analysis and rectification procedures of non-compliant parameters.
- Assist with control and administration of Pressure Systems, ensuring the written scheme is followed.
- Ability to carry out fault diagnosis on Electrical LV/ HV control and power circuits.
- Maintenance and publication of plant quality records and reports.
- Implement Safe Systems of Work, to include Isolations, Permit to Work, Risk Assessments and Method Statements in accordance with company procedures. Regular monitoring, supervision and interaction of key sub-contractors.
- Work a flexible shift system to meet the demands of the business which will include working bank holidays, shift cover for sickness/ holidays and training as part of shift pattern.
What we're looking for:
- Engineering time served apprenticeship or HNC / ONC or equivalent in Electrical and/or
- Mechanical Engineering
- Maritime Experience would advantageous
- Computer literate including MS Office, Word, Excel and have a basic understanding of operating the plant using PLC based SCADA PMS systems.
- Highly motivated and capable of working unsupervised using your own initiative and as part of a team.
- Be able to demonstrate first line diagnosis of plant faults to maintain maximum efficiency and availability of plants.
- Strong communication skills - speaking, listening & coaching.
- Strong customer focus with effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Steam Boiler competence training (BOAS or equivalent) would be beneficial
- Gas Turbine Experience would be beneficial
- Gas Qualifications - COCN1, ICPN1, CIGA1, CORT1, CDGA1, TPCP1 and TPCP1A would be beneficial
- IOSH and/ or Safety Passport would be beneficial
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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.