Viridor Waste Limited
Electrical Technician
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Our Vision
Our Vision is to be the UK’s leading innovator of resource recovery and recycling, transforming waste for a climate-positive future.
Are you someone who lives and breathes high performance, leads with ambition, and would like to be part of an organisation that looks after tomorrow? Viridor has a redefined purpose, a bold Vision, and an ambitious, market-leading strategy. We are investing in the future, and we need a talented team with exceptional people, who believe in each other, to help us achieve this.
Join us, as we rise to the challenge and build a world where nothing goes to waste.
About Us
Viridor is at the forefront of waste management and resource recovery in the UK, operating the largest network of Energy Recovery Facilities (ERFs). We play a crucial role in supporting the UK's climate goals by diverting waste from landfills and transforming it into valuable energy resources.
Job Opportunity
We have an opportunity in Exeter for an Electrical Technician to join our team working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Salary and Benefits
- The salary for this role will be £49,129 per year
- Participation in an annual bonus scheme
- In addition to our great range of benefits
Closing Date
The closing date for applications is 31st May 2026. We encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early if we receive a high number of applications.
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Responsibilities
The Electrical Technician will be responsible for:
- Delivering the Planned Maintenance (PM) schedules as defined by the site maintenance plans, working to a high standard and in a cost-effective manner.
- Planning, organising and undertaking corrective and reactive work.
- Delivering improvement projects leading to increased plant reliability and cost reduction.
- Undertaking assessments of malfunctioning equipment and providing advice to the site management team.
Key Skills
- Excellent communication and diagnostic skills.
- Ability to think logically and decisively to provide required solutions in order to minimise down time and meet production demands.
Qualifications and Experience
Our ideal Electrical Maintenance Technician will have:
- NVQ Level 3 in Electro-Technical Installations or equivalent discipline
- City & Guilds 2365-2 (Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installations)
- City & Guilds 2357-3 (Level 3 Diploma in Electrotechnology)
- City & Guilds 2382-15 (17th Addition, IEE wiring regulations)
- Full driving licence
- Experience of carrying out electrical maintenance on a fast-paced manufacturing/ production plant
- Knowledge of CMMS and electrical systems.
- Good understanding of a proactive maintenance strategy and condition monitoring.
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About Viridor
There has never been a more exciting time to join Viridor. Following the acquisition of the business by the global private equity firm, KKR, the core business has been reshaped to focus on our leading UK Energy from Waste portfolio.
What We Offer
We invest in our people to reward them for their hard work, and we have a host of company benefits available to you when you join - take a look at our Rewards and Benefits.
Equal Opportunities Employer
As an equal opportunities' employer, Viridor is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.
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