Job Description
Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Maintenance Technician
Location: Northwich, Cheshire, UK
Salary: £46,700 - £54,800, with on call allowance (1 in 3) £7k/year and extended working hours allowance (1 in 6) £3.5k/year (up to £65,300 per annum)
Hours: 37 hours per week Monday to Friday 7:15am 4:15pm with some flexibility
Permanent
Site Based
EC&I Partners are looking for an EC&I Maintenance Technician to join our clients who are committed to accelerating the transition towards a carbon-neutral world. As an Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Technician for our clients Gas Storage Assets, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of our site in Northwich.
Join us in making a significant impact on the future of energy while developing your skills in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment.
What You'll Get
* Basic salary up to £54,800 based on experience
* On call allowance (1 in 3) £7k/year and extended working hours allowance (1 in 6) £3.5k/year adding up to £65,300 per annum.
* Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
* Option to join profit share scheme
* 9-day working fortnight – every other Friday off (opt-in)
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Company Enhanced Pension Scheme: 12% employer contribution (8% employee)
* Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
* Healthcare Cash Plan
* On-site gym, lunch-time fitness classes and contribution towards active sports membership
* EV charging ports on site
Responsibilities:
* Maintain, test and inspect plant equipment and control & instrumentation (C&I) systems to ensure safe and reliable operation of gas-storage facilities.
* Prepare and implement electrical/C&I isolations when maintenance or repairs are needed.
* Oversee specialist contractors when required, coordinating maintenance work safely and efficiently.
* Respond as part of the Emergency Response Team during site incidents.
* Investigate operational issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
* Work with scheduling team to plan maintenance activities, optimising downtime and resource use.
* Help train new staff and share operational knowledge to support team growth.
Requirements:
* Recognised time-served apprenticeship in Electrical or Control & Instrumentation.
* Minimum of 5 years' experience within Oil/Gas/Chemical/Waste/Power Generation
* HNC desirable
* Compex 1-4 and experience with ATEX Inspections
* Experience in testing and fault finding
* Previous experience in calibrating pressure and temperature transmitters
* DCS Experience
* Desire to obtain HV Authorisation up to 33kv.
* Willingness to commit to on-call rota (because of site-based, 24/7 operations).
Why Join:
You'll be contributing directly to the safe and efficient operation of critical gas-storage infrastructure helping support the transition to cleaner, more sustainable energy. The role offers both hands-on technical work and opportunities to grow professionally.
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