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About the Role
As a Lead Electrical Maintenance Engineer, you will drive innovative solutions for a sustainable future by leading electrical maintenance operations. You'll work alongside communities, care for the environment, and contribute to an inclusive culture at Veolia.
Responsibilities
- Lead electrical maintenance operations to maximize facility throughput through routine maintenance, shutdowns, and PPM scheduling via INFOR CMMS.
- Provide hands-on electrical support including fault finding, PLC interrogation, and repair of controlled machinery in a manufacturing environment.
- Maintain plant-wide electrical systems including conveyors, extruders, hydraulics, pumps, separation technology, and MCC control panels.
- Manage workflow between shifts, allocate weekend shutdown work, and supervise on-shift technicians distributing labor across breakdowns and PPMs.
- Plan and schedule maintenance activities (60/40 tools/planning split) to minimize downtime and maximize uptime and profitability.
- Oversee contractor management including site inductions, work instructions, safety compliance, and review of Risk Assessments and Method Statements.
- Respond to maintenance requests promptly and complete all required paperwork, reports, and documentation to standard.
- Inspect equipment and work areas for deficiencies and hazards, reporting issues to the Maintenance Manager for rapid investigation and resolution.
Requirements
- Level 3 electrical engineering qualification (Apprenticeship, NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent).
- PLC Fault finding and electrical panel fault finding.
- Proven high-level experience with material handling equipment including conveyors, baling equipment, pumps, motors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and separation technologies.
- Comprehensive practical maintenance experience in the process industry, preferably recycling environment (though not essential).
- Enthusiastic problem solver with analytical investigation skills and a practical approach to resolving engineering challenges.
- Experience with low voltage power systems, control systems (DCS/SCADA/HMI/PLC), and CMMS/AMMS systems is advantageous but not required.
Skills
- Electrical Maintenance
- Fault Finding
- PLC Interrogation
- CMMS
- Material Handling Equipment
- Process Industry Maintenance
- Low Voltage Power Systems
- Control Systems (DCS/SCADA/HMI/PLC)
Location
- 16 Choats Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM9 6LF
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Lead
Education Level
- Level 3 electrical engineering qualification (Apprenticeship, NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent)
Salary/Compensations
- £53,125 per annum
- 15% annual bonus
Benefits
- 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- Company/people’s pension scheme
- Discounts on groceries and from well-known retailers
- Resources to support physical, mental and financial health
- 24-hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members
- One paid day of leave per year to volunteer
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
About the Company
- Veolia is committed to helping the world take better care of its resources and become a better place for everyone.
- We are proud to have been named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years (2023, 2024, 2025).
- Our commitment to our people demonstrates that Veolia is transforming the environment and what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.