Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Engineer

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 Trident Park, Cardiff 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 £60,000 - £65,000 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.

The Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) Engineer is responsible for all electrical, controls and instrumentation engineering and maintenance with some aspects of mechanical engineering at the Energy from Waste Plant, in co-operation with the Mechanical and the Central Engineering Team.  The EC&I Engineer will ensure optimal long-term availability of the plant, to preserve the value of the assets and to comply with environmental health and safety requirements. Ensuring financial targets are met within the EC&I department. The EC&I Engineer is responsible for efficient planning and execution of maintenance activities associated with the ERF plant, including the EC&I workshops management. 

What we are looking for;

• Knowledge of repair methods of EC&I machinery and equipment.  
• Understanding of safe systems of work i.e., plant isolations and safety systems. 
• Knowledge of Preventative Maintenance Systems. 
• Knowledge of Distributed Control Systems upkeep and maintenance (Valmet, Siemens etc.) 
• Experience of health, safety and environment legislation relevant to process or power industry. 
• Experience in working with a Computerised Maintenance Management System. 
• Experience in supervise teams and contractors to deliver agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s). 
• Possess appropriate Engineering qualifications such as ONC / HNC (or equivalent). 
• Appropriate skills and experience to be to able to hold a position of Senior Authorised Person (SAP) and qualified to work on both LV and HV electrical systems. 

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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.