Maintenance Technician - Dagenham

ZipRecruiter; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join its dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to manage and execute maintenance tasks on a variety of equipment, ensuring operational efficiency and safety. You will be part of a company committed to sustainability and community engagement, providing a supportive environment where your contributions can make a real difference. With a focus on ongoing training and development, this position is ideal for someone looking to grow their career in maintenance engineering while enjoying a range of benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance.

Benefits

25 days of 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

• NVQ Level 3 in Engineering or equivalent qualification required.
• Experience in Maintenance & Electrical Engineering is essential.

Responsibilities

• Organise and plan scheduled and non-scheduled maintenance work.
• Carry out maintenance on various plant equipment and apparatus.

Skills

Maintenance Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Problem-solving

Safety Management

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering

Tools

Conveyors

Pumps

Motors

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Job description

Job Description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary: Competitive plus Veolia benefits

Hours: 40 hours per week, 8.5 hour shifts on a rotating basis of 06:00 - 14:30 AM, 14:00 - 22:30 PM, 22:00 - 06:30 Nights

Location: 16 Choats Road, Dagenham, 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. It’s why we’re looking for someone who sees the world in a similar way, to take up an exciting Maintenance Technician role in our dynamic team.

Because of our responsibility when it comes to leading change, resourcing takes every single one of us, and this is how you can play your part. And if you’re keen to see the difference you can make, this role will suit you perfectly. It doesn’t matter if you’re looking to overhaul the industry, or just do a good day’s work.

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:

1. 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
2. Access to our company pension scheme
3. Free physiotherapy service
4. Discounts on everything from groceries to well-known retailers
5. Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental, and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
6. Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What will you be doing?

Reporting to the Lead Maintenance Engineer you will manage your workflow of run and non-run PPMs allocated to you, working on process issues during the week as they arise.

1. Organise and plan PPM scheduled work and non-scheduled work
2. Carry out planned and breakdown maintenance on a variety of plant and apparatus including conveyors, rotary driers, baling equipment, low voltage equipment, pumps, motors, gearbox, mechanical drives, centrifuges, material handling equipment, blowers & ducting, extruders, plant auxiliaries, hydraulics, pneumatics, and optical sorting equipment.
3. Ensure the management of contractors on site in terms of site induction completion and making sure that work instructions are followed.
4. Inspect work areas and equipment for deficiencies, hazards, and malfunctions and report all discrepancies and unsafe acts or working conditions to the Maintenance Manager.
5. Identify and order spare parts for repairs and modifications.

What are we looking for?

1. NVQ Level 3 in Engineering or equivalent qualification
2. Experience gained within a Maintenance & Electrical Engineering role
3. Previous experience within the recycling industry is advantageous

What’s next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for the future. We’re proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know. We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues.

We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination. We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.