Lead Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Veolia Environmental Services (Uk) Plc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company in Greater London seeks a Lead Electrical Maintenance Engineer. You will be responsible for leading electrical maintenance operations, managing technicians, and ensuring efficient plant operations. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 electrical engineering qualification and experience in a maintenance role, particularly in recycling. This full-time position offers benefits including generous leave and health support.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to company pension scheme

Discounts on groceries and retail

Resources for health support

24-hour virtual GP access

Paid volunteer day

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Hands-on electrical support includes fault finding and repair in manufacturing.
• Proven experience with conveyors, baling equipment, and separation technologies.
• Comprehensive maintenance experience in a process industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical maintenance operations and maximize facility throughput.
• Manage workflow between shifts and supervise technicians during breakdowns.
• Planning and scheduling maintenance activities to minimize downtime.

Skills

Electrical engineering qualification (Level 3)

PLC fault finding

Material handling equipment expertise

Analytical investigation skills

Low-voltage power systems knowledge

Education

Apprenticeship, NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent

Job description

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.

Qualifications

• Level 3 electrical engineering qualification (Apprenticeship, NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent).
• PLC fault finding and electrical panel fault finding expertise.
• 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 a 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 advantageous but not required.

Benefits

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Access to the company/people's pension scheme.
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well‑known retailers.
• Access to a range of resources to support physical, mental and financial health.
• 24‑hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and household members.
• One paid day leave every year to volunteer and support your community.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.

As a Lead Electrical Maintenance Engineer, you will drive innovative solutions to create a more sustainable future for all. By working alongside our communities, you help take better care of resources and contribute to our inclusive culture.

We are 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 recognition reflects our commitment to our people and our mission to transform the environment and the workplace.

We are dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability‑Confident Employer, we will provide 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 are committed to ensuring all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.