Lead Maintenance Engineer

Veolia; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company in Greater London is looking for a Lead Maintenance Engineer to oversee maintenance activities focused on sustainable solutions. You'll coordinate workflows, supervise technicians, and ensure equipment is optimally maintained. Candidates should have a level 3 qualification in mechanical or electrical maintenance and experience in a relevant manufacturing environment. This role offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to pension scheme

Discounts on groceries and retailers

24-hour access to virtual GP

Paid volunteer day annually

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in process manufacturing or food manufacturing.
• Proven experience with material handling equipment and low voltage systems.
• Competent in problem-solving and analytical investigation.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance activities to maximize plant throughput.
• Coordinate workflows and plan weekly maintenance.
• Supervise technicians and manage service contractors.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Problem-solving

Supervision

Analytical approach

Education

City & Guilds or NVQ level 3 in mechanical/electrical maintenance

ONC/HNC or Btech in relevant discipline

Tools

SAP CMMS

DCS/SCADA/HMI/PLC

Job description

Salary: Competitive plus Veolia benefits

Grade: 5.1

Hours: 42.5 hours (average) per week, 4 on x 4 off days only

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 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 day-to-day and shutdown maintenance activities to maximise plant throughput and minimise downtime.
• Coordinate workflow between two shifts, plan weekly maintenance, and allocate weekend shutdown tasks.
• Supervise on-shift technicians, assigning labour across PPM, process issues, and breakdowns.
• Plan, schedule, and organise all maintenance activities using SAP CMMS to optimise plant uptime and availability.
• Carry out both planned and reactive maintenance on a wide range of mechanical, electrical, and process equipment.
• Manage service contractors, including inductions, work permits, RAMS reviews, and compliance with safe working practices.
• Oversee parts identification, ordering, and repairs to support continuous operations and reduce disruption.
• Inspect equipment and work areas for hazards or defects, completing required documentation and reporting issues to the Maintenance Manager.

What we're looking for

• The successful candidate will possess a City & Guilds or NVQ level 3 in mechanical and/or electrical maintenance or a recognised formal apprenticeship with an ONC/HNC or Btech in the relevant discipline. You will have experience in process manufacturing, production industry or food manufacturing facility.
• The ideal candidate will have proven experience of working at a high level and fully conversant with material handling equipment, be experienced with conveyors, baling equipment, Low Voltage equipment, pumps, motors, plant auxiliaries, hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical and optical separation, magnetic and Eddy current separation technology. Comprehensive practical experience in maintenance within a process industry preferably gained in a recycling environment, but not essential.
• You will be enthusiastic and a competent problem solver with a practical approach to engineering problems, be able to demonstrate an analytical approach to investigation, allied with a practical ability to resolving engineering problems. Experience in low voltage power systems, control systems and Software (DCS/SCADA/HMI/PLC), CMMS / AMMS systems would be advantageous.

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.