Maintenance Technician - Electrical and Instrumentation - Energy from Waste
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Position Overview & Specifications
Hey Maintenance Technicians! Do you find sustainable energy interesting? Let’s drive green power generation forward together!
In return, we offer a salary of £36,800 plus, up to 10% Bonus (~ £3,680), Company Pension, and benefits catalogue
Total Package at the time of joining up to £40,480.
We’ll help you progress, and develop yourself further, and will support you with creating a development plan to achieve that.
What will I be doing?
We’ll look to you to provide planned and reactive maintenance for all electrical and instrumentation areas of our plant. That means making sure plant installations and modifications meet the latest wiring standards and regulatory requirements. At the same time, you’ll be a valued member of the team, supporting colleagues across different functions. Our junior staff will look to you for guidance and supervision, as will contractors. Please note that this role forms part of a 24-hour call-out rota, covering plant breakdowns outside normal working hours.
You might be asked to help to cover for a colleague, or to attend a specific training, however you will be properly compensated with 1.5x overtime rate, increasing to 2x on Sundays and night shifts, and to 3x on bank holidays.
What are the requirements?
To join us in this key role, you’ll have previous experience with Industrial electrical systems and Process Measurement & Control. You’ll have learned about these areas through an Engineering Apprenticeship or similar and a previous maintenance engineering role, based in a process, steam raising or heavy engineering environment. Thanks to this background, you’ll be qualified to at least City & Guilds/NVQ level 3. The ability to use Computer Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS). Familiarity with BS 7671: 2008 17th edition wiring regulations, Experience in DCS/SCADA systems, PLC Programming and Networks, C&G2394/5,Health & Safety qualification (e.g. IOSH) or equivalent would also be advantageous but if not training will be provided.
Who we are
SUEZ recycling and recovery UK is a forward-thinking company recognised as one of the top places in the UK to work. We are proud of the fantastic opportunities for personal growth and development we offer our people. As we continue to develop and grow, you can play an important part in the essential work we are doing to make businesses and communities more sustainable.
Working at SUEZ recycling and recovery UK is not like most jobs – it means striving to secure our planet’s resources and being part of the resource revolution. By joining us, you will help to safeguard the environment and the public through essential waste and water management services, contribute to the sustainable development of communities, businesses and regions, and promote the emerging low-carbon circular economy.
With a raft of benefits, family-friendly policies and excellent remuneration packages, there’s never been a better time to join SUEZ recycling and recovery UK. A friendly and supportive place that you will love to work in, we believe creativity, clear communication and our drive for excellence are the keys to our success. If you share our thinking – and have the qualities we’re looking for – you could play a big part in our dedicated team.
To find out more or apply, please complete the application form and attach your CV.
***No agencies please***
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Energy & Utilities
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Maintenance Technician - Electrical and Instrumentation - Energy from Waste roles across SUEZ's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Energy & Utilities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £40,480 - £40,480 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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