Electrical Engineer

FCC Environment; Kidderminster; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job description

Electrical Engineer
Salary – £59,000-£64,000 per annum (plus benefits)
Hours – 40 hours per week, 07:30am to 16:00pm
Location – EnviRecover EfW, DY10 4JD

As an Electrical Engineer at FCC Environment, based at our state-of-the-art EnviRecover Energy-from-Waste (EfW) facility, you will lead the electrical maintenance department and ensure electrical compliance and safety across the site.
We are looking for an individual to lead the Electrical team, taking responsibility for delivering a range of planned and reactive electrical testing and maintenance to meet the challenging and demanding environment of the EfW facility.
This is a full-time position, working 5 days per week. However, we are open to requests for job shares (full days) to support your lifestyle.

Our promise to you

1. Competitive salary
2. 33 Days annual leave
3. Pension scheme
4. Life insurance
5. On-the-job training and career progression
6. Employee recognition scheme
7. Refer a friend programme
8. Flexible benefits including high street savings, cycle to work scheme, Gymflex, and more
9. Access to a Wellbeing Platform, including Employee Assistance Programme and Best Doctors Service

What will you be doing?

1. Leading and developing the electrical maintenance team on-site
2. Delivering planned and reactive electrical maintenance, ensuring safe and compliant operations
3. Ensuring all electrical systems meet industry standards, statutory regulations, and internal procedures
4. Collaborating with suppliers and vendors to source necessary electrical components and manage contracts
5. Providing technical support and mentoring to electrical technicians and the wider business
6. Managing budgets, spare parts procurement, and contributing to cyber security improvements
7. Supporting audits and driving ongoing improvements to site systems and procedures
8. Promoting and contributing to a strong Health & Safety culture by maintaining a safe working environment, reporting near misses, incidents, defects, and unsafe practices appropriately

What are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will:

1. Be a qualified Electrical Engineer, holding a minimum of a Higher National Certificate in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent), with at least five years’ relevant experience post-qualification
2. Have broad experience with process electrical systems, including low and high voltage, electrical actuators, and motors
3. Demonstrate proven experience managing a team and multiple contractors or maintenance contracts
4. Possess strong technical knowledge with a safety-first approach
5. Be confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word
6. Have excellent interpersonal communication, adaptability, and listening skills
7. Demonstrate strong analytical, numerical reasoning, and decision-making skills
8. Hold A-levels or equivalent; tertiary qualifications in engineering disciplines are desirable

About Us

Severn Waste Services is the public face of municipal waste management in Worcestershire and Herefordshire. And are part of FCC Environment, one of the nation’s leading waste and resource management companies. Committed to sustainability, we strive to minimise the amount of waste that ends up in landfill by transforming it into valuable resources wherever possible.

We operate many facilities in England, Scotland and Wales and employ around 4200 people.

The profile of the UK's recycling and waste management industry has never been higher. We need people who are up for the challenge to help us tackle climate change. We need people with ideas. We need you. Together we will meet the UK’s waste management and energy recovery needs.

FCC Environment are equal opportunities employers, we value diversity, and we are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment.

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