Lead EC&I Maintenance Engineer — HV & Compliance

Veolia | UK; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pension

Company car or allowance

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Virtual GP 24/7/365

Volunteer day per year

Training and development opportunities

Employee financial wellbeing support

Job summary

Veolia in Ellesmere Port is seeking an experienced Lead EC&I Maintenance Engineer to manage electrical, control and instrumentation assets. The role involves deputy responsibilities for engineering leadership, and ensuring safe, compliant operations with a focus on long-term asset reliability.

You will support recruitment and development of EC&I staff, oversee hazardous area compliance, and drive improvements in lifecycle planning and equipment availability.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or degree in Electrical Engineering, Control and Instrumentation, or a relevant engineering discipline.
• IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent health and safety qualification.
• Proven experience leading EC&I teams, including technicians, engineers, apprentices.
• COMAH awareness and experience in high-hazard or highly regulated environments.
• Experience managing CMMS systems, work orders, asset records, maintenance plans.
• Experience as Electrical Duty Holder/Authorised Person or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, environmentally compliant, and cost-effective management of electrical, control, and instrumentation assets.
• Deputise for Head of Engineering or Maintenance Manager when required.
• Handle Permit-to-Work, isolations, RAMS, contractor control, and safe systems of work.
• Lead Change Management, HAZOP/HAZID/LOPA/RCA/FMECA activities.
• Contribute to budget and lifecycle planning for asset replacement (15-year horizon).
• Oversee ATEX/DSEAR requirements and hazardous area equipment maintenance.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and development of EC&I personnel.

Skills

EC&I leadership

Electrical engineering

Team leadership

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Veolia in Ellesmere Port is seeking an experienced Lead EC&I Maintenance Engineer to manage electrical, control and instrumentation assets. The role involves deputy responsibilities for engineering leadership, and ensuring safe, compliant operations with a focus on long-term asset reliability.

You will support recruitment and development of EC&I staff, oversee hazardous area compliance, and drive improvements in lifecycle planning and equipment availability.