Maintenance Engineer

Veolia Environmental Services (Uk) Plc; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company is looking for a Maintenance Engineer in Runcorn. In this role, you will ensure compliance with health and safety standards, provide site maintenance support, and conduct inspections and repairs on electrical equipment. Ideal candidates are experienced electrical engineers, CompEx 1-4 qualified, with strong fault-finding skills. Benefits include 25 days of annual leave, pension scheme, and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to company pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Access to resources for physical, mental, and financial health

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Time served as an electrical engineer.
• CompEx 1-4 qualified.
• Experienced in fault finding 4-20mA, single and 3 phase systems.
• Proficient in 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.

Responsibilities

• Compliance with all Veolia and H&S policies and procedures.
• Provide site EC & I maintenance support on a daily basis.
• Safe isolations of electrical and instrumentation equipment.
• Overhaul & 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 & 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.

Skills

Fault finding 4-20mA

Single and 3 phase systems

Process control instruments

Inverters

PID controllers

SCADA

Basic mechanical comprehension

Education

CompEx 1-4 qualified

Time served as an electrical engineer

Job description

Job Overview

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.

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 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.

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

Responsibilities

• Compliance with all Veolia and H&S policies and procedures.
• Provide site EC & I maintenance support on a daily basis.
• Safe isolations of electrical and instrumentation equipment.
• Overhaul & 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 & 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

• Time served as an electrical engineer.
• CompEx 1-4 qualified.
• Experienced in fault finding 4-20mA, single and 3 phase systems.
• Proficient in 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.

Benefits

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Access to our company pension scheme.
• Free physiotherapy service.
• 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.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential.

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.