Resident Engineer - Braintree

Kanadevia Inova; Essex; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global innovation leader in waste infrastructure is seeking an experienced LTSA Site Manager / Service Engineer to oversee operations at the Indaver Rivenhall IWMF in Essex. The role requires hands-on technical expertise, client management, and compliance oversight in energy and waste management. Ideal candidates will possess extensive experience in plant services, excellent communication skills, and a proactive mindset, offering a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in plant service, operations, or maintenance.
• Proven experience managing LTSAs or similar service contracts.
• Solid background in outage planning and contractor management.
• Strong working knowledge of HSEQ regulations.
• Excellent English communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Represent Kanadevia Inova’s interests on-site.
• Plan and manage maintenance activities and repairs.
• Coordinate operational and maintenance procedures.
• Monitor site activities for compliance.
• Provide technical support and guidance.
• Oversee spare parts management.

Skills

Plant service/operations experience

Contract management

Safety leadership

Communication skills

Analytical problem-solving

Job description

Company Description

Welcome to Kanadevia Inova, a global innovation leader in the waste infrastructure space, where we believe in creating a sustainable future through technology and innovation.

Transforming Waste into Value

At Kanadevia Inova, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of waste‑to‑X technology. We are not just waste managers; we are creators of value from what communities discard. Your role at Kanadevia Inova directly contributes to turning something once considered useless - waste - into something invaluable: energy, heat, hydrogen, fertilizer, and beyond.

Find out more about Kanadevia Inova at www.kanadevia-inova.com.

Job Description

We’re looking for an experienced LTSA Site Manager / Service Engineer to represent Kanadevia Inova on‑site at the Indaver Rivenhall IWMF in Braintree, Essex and oversee the successful execution of Long‑Term Service Agreements (LTSA). This role combines hands‑on technical expertise with strong client‑facing and contract management skills to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant plant operations.

Key Responsibilities (non‑exhaustive):

• Represent Kanadevia Inova’s interests on the client site, delivering LTSA obligations safely and efficiently.
• Plan, manage, and deliver annual outages, maintenance activities, and emergent repair works.
• Coordinate with the client on operational, maintenance, and emergency procedures while ensuring compliance with HSE standards.
• Monitor site activities for safety, environmental, and operational compliance; support investigations of incidents or near‑misses.
• Provide technical support, equipment guidance, and maintenance advice to the client, ensuring LTSA deliverables align with contractual requirements.
• Oversee spare parts management and supplier coordination to deliver value‑for‑money and timely execution of maintenance works.
• Collaborate closely with warranty, service, and account management teams to maintain clear boundaries and smooth execution of all service scopes.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in plant service, operations, or maintenance—ideally within energy, power generation, or process plant environments.
• Proven experience managing LTSAs or similar service contracts, with strong technical and commercial understanding.
• Solid background in outage planning, execution, and contractor management.
• Strong working knowledge of HSEQ regulations and safety leadership in an industrial environment.
• Excellent English communication and interpersonal skills; confident liaising with clients and stakeholders.
• Proactive, solution‑oriented mindset with strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.

Additional Information

Why Join Us:

• Be part of a leading global team delivering sustainable energy and long‑term service excellence.
• Work closely with industry experts on complex, large‑scale energy facilities.
• Competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

For HR agencies: Please note that we do not accept applications coming from agencies. Thank you.