Lead Electrical Maintenance Engineer

£50000

Veolia Environmental Services (Uk) Plc, Becontree, Barking and Dagenham

Full time
Permanent
Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 20 Sep | Get your application in now before you're too late!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 1020072224064f538f56492a41278dde

Veolia Environmental Services (Uk) Plc

Full Job Description

Maximize facility throughput by organizing and completing routine maintenance and shutdown work on all plant and equipment
Provide hands-on electrical and technical support to production and other internal functions
Perform PLC fault-finding, programming, and repairs on PLC-controlled machinery in heavy industry/manufacturing environments
Provide plant-wide electrical maintenance services, departmental support, and repairs on various machinery like conveyors, presses, molding machines, and packaging equipment
Manage workflow between shifts, allocate work for weekend shutdowns, and plan electrical work during the week
Supervise on-shift technicians, distribute labor appropriately, and complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to minimize downtime
Plan and schedule all maintenance aspects of the plastic recycling facility, minimizing disruption and maximizing uptime and availability
Carry out planned and breakdown maintenance on various plant and equipment, including conveyors, dryers, balers, low-voltage equipment, pumps, motors, gearboxes, drives, centrifuges, material handling equipment, extruders, auxiliaries, hydraulics, pneumatics, and separation technology
Ensure management of contractors on site, review risk assessments and method statements, and enforce safe working practices, 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 because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

Recognized Electrical Engineering Apprenticeship & Qualification or equivalent Level 3 qualification (NVQ, City and Guilds, etc.)
PLC fault-finding and programming experience
Proven experience working at a high level with material handling equipment
Experienced with conveyors, balers, low voltage equipment, pumps, motors, plant auxiliaries, hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical/optical separation, magnetic and eddy current separation technology
Comprehensive practical experience in maintenance within a process industry, preferably in a recycling environment (though not essential)
Enthusiastic and competent problem-solver with a practical approach to engineering problems
Ability to demonstrate analytical approach to investigation and practical ability to resolve engineering problems
Experience with low voltage power systems, control systems, and software (DCS/SCADA/HMI/PLC)
Familiarity with CMMS/AMMS systems would be advantageous

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

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.
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