Lead Mechanical Engineer

Veolia; Greater London; On-site; GBP 31,875 - 53,125; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Employee discounts

Health and wellbeing resources

24/7 virtual GP access

Volunteer day off

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a Maintenance Technician based in Dagenham to lead day-to-day and shutdown maintenance, coordinating between shifts and supervising on-site technicians. The role involves planning and executing maintenance across pumps, motors, conveyors, hydraulics, and control systems to optimise plant uptime.

You will work with CMMS/SAP systems, manage contractors, and ensure safe working practices. A City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 in mechanical/electrical maintenance or equivalent apprenticeship

Qualifications

• City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 in mechanical and/or electrical maintenance, or ONC/HNC/BTech apprenticeship.
• Experience in process manufacturing or recycling environment preferred.
• Experience with material handling equipment (conveyors, baling equipment, pumps, motors) and low voltage systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day and shutdown maintenance 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 maintenance using SAP CMMS to optimise uptime.
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on mechanical, electrical, and process equipment.
• Manage service contractors, inductions, RAMS reviews, and safe working practices.
• Oversee parts identification, ordering, and repairs to support continuous operations.
• Inspect equipment and work areas for hazards, reporting issues to Maintenance Manager.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Team coordination

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in mechanical and/or electrical maintenance; ONC/HNC or BTech apprenticeship

Tools

CMMS/AMMS systems

DCS/SCADA/HMI/PLC

Job description

Salary: Up to £53,125.00 per annum plus a 15% annual bonus and Veolia benefits.

Hours: 42.5 hours (average) per week 4 on 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.

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 reduction of 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.

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.