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Job Title: Wastewater Plant Mainenance Engineer

Location: Chelmsford

Join a leading team in cutting-edge technology as a Wastewater Plant Maintenance Engineer. This critical role focuses on maintaining and optimizing the performance of wastewater treatment systems essential to our clients operations in the engineering industry. You will ensure that equipment runs efficiently, perform preventive and corrective maintenance, and support environmental compliance efforts. If you’re passionate about sustainability and have expertise in mechanical and electrical systems, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a global leader in innovative engineering solutions.

The role of a Wasteware Plant Maintenance Engineer involves:

* Provide strong, professional knowledge and technical ability to manage, monitor and maintain the existing Effluent Waste Treatment Plant and other plant and equipment required for the needs of the business.

* To provide technical support with regards to waste management, and quality service to other areas of the business.

* To commit to being part of the on call Incident Response Team for site, becoming point of contact for Effluent Waste Treatment Plant breakdowns and capable of supporting other potential incidents on site, such as chemical spill and clean up.

* To manage and control allocated Preventative Maintenance tasks on Effluent Waste Treatment plant maximising utilisation ensuring any potential risks are identified, managed, and proactively communicated to the Plant Engineering Manager.

* To ensure all statutory/legal maintenance tasks adhere to company procedures, policies, business ethical standards and legal requirements at all times, in particular compliance with HSE and EA governance.

* To ensure controls/alarms/service agreements are maintained with subcontract suppliers for both the Effluent Waste Treatment Plant and external waste management partners ensuring adherence to agreed costs and compliance with company procedures.

* To assist in the development of the Waste and Recycling Area, and best practices within Facilities Management by adopting new technology and seeking out and applying continuous improvement techniques.

Skills and Qualifications required of the Wastewater Plant Maintenance Engineer are:

* NVQ Level3 or equivalent in Mechanical and/or Electrical engineering is essential.

* 5 years’ experience within a facilities maintenance role is essential, preferably within a manufacturing environment.

* Experience of working with Effluent Waste Treatment Plant or chemical wastewater systems is essential. However, candidates with good experience of chemical handling and/or mechanical services systems may be considered, and appropriate training given.

* Experience of managing waste and recycling streams at a large manufacturing plant is advantageous, in particular experience of working with external waste processing partners.

* Experience of chemical handling is advantageous, although training will be given to candidates that fulfil other requirements of the role.

* Experience of working with electrical distribution systems is desirable.

* Knowledge and experience of Preventative Maintenance.

* Ability to drive a forklift truck is advantageous

If this role as a Wastewater Plant Maintenance Engineer sounds like you, apply now