Electrical Control and Instrumentation Engineer in Exeter

Our Vision is to be the UK’s leading innovator of resource recovery and recycling, transforming waste for a climate-positive future. Are you someone who lives and breathes high performance, leads with ambition, and would like to be part of an organisation that looks after tomorrow? Viridor has a redefined purpose, a bold Vision, and an ambitious, market-leading strategy. We are investing in the future, and we need a talented team with exceptional people, who believe in each other, to help us achieve this.

Join us, as we rise to the challenge and build a world where nothing goes to waste. Viridor is at the forefront of waste management and resource recovery in the UK, operating the largest network of Energy Recovery Facilities (ERFs). We play a crucial role in supporting the UK's climate goals by diverting waste from landfills and transforming it into valuable energy resources.

We have an opportunity in Exeter for an Electrical Control & Instrumentation Engineer to join our team working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The salary for this role will be £57,842 per year and participation in an annual bonus scheme, in addition to our great range of benefits. The closing date for applications is 31st July 2026. We encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early if we receive a high number of applications.

Joining our team and reporting to the Engineering and Maintenance Manager, the EC&I Engineer will be responsible for all aspects of the mechanical engineering and maintenance on site in co-operation with the Mechanical Engineers. Your goal is to ensure optimal long-term availability of the plant, and you will work closely with the site teams to preserve the value of the assets and to meet set health and safety, environmental and financial targets.

In your role, you will be responsible for all electrical, controls and instrumentation engineering, alongside the efficient planning and execution of maintenance activities associated with the ERF plant, including the stores and workshops management. You will also use your engineering expertise and guidance to help others develop their skills.

Our ideal Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineer:

• Knowledge of repair methods of EC&I machinery and equipment.
• Experience in working with Permits to Work and Safe System of Work.
• Experience in supervising teams and contractors to deliver agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s).
• Experience in working with a Computerised Maintenance Management System.
• Excellent communication skills required at all levels, both verbal and written.
• Possess appropriate Engineering qualifications such as HNC (or equivalent).

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We are a Great Place to Work. There has never been a more exciting time to join Viridor. Following the acquisition of the business by the global private equity firm, KKR, the core business has been reshaped to focus on our leading UK Energy from Waste portfolio.

What we can offer you: We invest in our people to reward them for their hard work, and we have a host of company benefits available to you when you join - take a look at our Rewards and Benefits.

As an equal opportunities employer, Viridor is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.