Maintenance Lead - Process Plant (4-on/4-off Days)

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

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