Maintenance Engineer

Veolia Environmental Services (Uk) Plc; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services provider in Ellesmere Port is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to support EC&I operations. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with health and safety policies, conduct inspections and repairs, and assist with mechanical breakdowns. This role offers a competitive benefits package including training, development opportunities, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to company pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Resources for physical, mental, and financial health

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be CompEx 1-4 qualified.
• Experience in fault finding 4-20mA, single and 3-phase systems required.
• Proficiency with process control instruments and basic mechanical skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
• Provide daily EC&I maintenance support.
• Conduct inspection, testing, and service of electrical equipment.
• Assist with mechanical breakdowns and minimize repeat problems.

Skills

CompEx 1-4 qualified

Fault finding 4-20mA

Process control instruments proficiency

Understanding of inverters and PID controllers

Basic mechanical comprehension

Education

Time served as an electrical engineer

Job description

Responsibilities

• Compliance with all Veolia and H&S policies and procedures.
• Provide site EC&I maintenance support on a daily basis.
• Safe isolation of electrical and instrumentation equipment.
• Overhaul and testing of the site's EC&I equipment.
• Inspection, testing and service of all site electrical equipment.
• Fixed wiring defect repair of all site electrical equipment.
• Fault diagnosis and resolution of EC&I problems across site.
• Calibration of site instrumentation equipment.
• Installation and commissioning of minor EC&I projects.
• Assist with mechanical breakdowns.
• Work with the site team to efficiently resolve repeat problems.
• Involvement in health and safety audits and improvements.
• Involvement in continuous improvement activities.
• Use of organisational CMMS system.

Qualifications

• CompEx 1-4 qualified.
• Experience in fault finding 4‑20mA, single and 3‑phase systems.
• Proficiency with process control instruments such as control valves and level sensors.
• Good understanding of inverters, PID controllers and SCADA.
• Basic mechanical comprehension to assist with breakdowns.
• Time served as an electrical engineer (minimum years as required).

Benefits

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Access to our company pension scheme.
• Free physiotherapy service.
• Discounts on groceries and well‑known retailers.
• Access to resources supporting physical, mental and financial health.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.

We are 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.

Location: Ellesmere Port, ENG - CH65 7DX. Apply today to make a difference for generations to come.