Lead Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Veolia
London
Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary: £53,125 per annum & 15% annual bonus plus Veolia benefits

Hours: 42.5 hours per week

Location: 16 Choats Road

Dagenham

Essex

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/people's pension scheme
  • 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
  • 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
  • One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
What you'll be doing;
  • 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 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 Maintenance Manager for rapid investigation and resolution
What we're looking for;
  • 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 process industry, preferably recycling environment (though not essential)
  • Enthusiastic problem solver with analytical investigation skills and practical approach to resolving engineering challenges
  • Experience with low voltage power systems, control systems (DCS/SCADA/HMI/PLC), and CMMS/AMMS systems advantageous but not required
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.
Posted 2026-01-18

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