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Salary: Competitive plus Veolia benefits

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: Dagenham, RM9 6LF

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.

As a Lead Electrical Maintenance Engineer you'll be pushing for innovative solutions to create a more sustainable future for all. 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 plus bank holidays

Access to our company pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

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

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

What you'll be doing;

Maximize facility throughput by organizing and completing routine maintenance and shutdown work on all plant and equipment

Provide hands-on electrical and technical support to production and other internal functions

Perform PLC fault-finding, programming, and repairs on PLC-controlled machinery in heavy industry/manufacturing environments

Provide plant-wide electrical maintenance services, departmental support, and repairs on various machinery like conveyors, presses, molding machines, and packaging equipment

Manage workflow between shifts, allocate work for weekend shutdowns, and plan electrical work during the week

Supervise on-shift technicians, distribute labor appropriately, and complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to minimize downtime

Plan and schedule all maintenance aspects of the plastic recycling facility, minimizing disruption and maximizing uptime and availability

Carry out planned and breakdown maintenance on various plant and equipment, including conveyors, dryers, balers, low-voltage equipment, pumps, motors, gearboxes, drives, centrifuges, material handling equipment, extruders, auxiliaries, hydraulics, pneumatics, and separation technology

Ensure management of contractors on site, review risk assessments and method statements, and enforce safe working practices

What we're looking for;

Recognized Electrical Engineering Apprenticeship & Qualification or equivalent Level 3 qualification (NVQ, City and Guilds, etc.)

PLC fault-finding and programming experience

Proven experience working at a high level with material handling equipment

Experienced with conveyors, balers, low voltage equipment, pumps, motors, plant auxiliaries, hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical/optical separation, magnetic and eddy current separation technology

Comprehensive practical experience in maintenance within a process industry, preferably in a recycling environment (though not essential)

Enthusiastic and competent problem-solver with a practical approach to engineering problems

Ability to demonstrate analytical approach to investigation and practical ability to resolve engineering problems

Experience with low voltage power systems, control systems, and software (DCS/SCADA/HMI/PLC)

Familiarity with CMMS/AMMS systems would be advantageous
We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply