Job Description
Your new companyYou'll be joining a well-established, safety-critical industrial operation based in Ellesmere Port. The site operates complex electrical and instrumentation systems and places strong emphasis on compliance, reliability, and continuous improvement, supported by an experienced engineering and maintenance function.
Your new roleAs a Maintenance Technician (Electrical & Instrumentation), you will be part of a multi-skilled maintenance team responsible for ensuring all maintenance activities are carried out safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. Your work will directly support plant reliability, uptime, and production performance.You will carry out both preventative and corrective maintenance on electrical and instrumentation assets across the production units, ensuring compliance with internal standards and external regulations. The role also involves supporting plant modifications, shutdowns, and improvement projects as required.The position is day-based, working Monday to Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm, with additional support required during shutdowns and outages. You will also participate in an EI on-call rota and provide out-of-hours support for critical breakdowns when required.Key responsibilities include:
* Inspecting and executing planned and preventative maintenance on electrical and instrumentation equipment
* Managing reactive and planned work through the CMMS, ensuring jobs are completed and closed out effectively
* Ensuring compliance with electrical regulations and site safety rules
* Preparing isolations and RAMS in line with the Permit to Work system
* Supporting and deputising for the Maintenance Team Leader when required
* Participating in the electrical/instrument on-call rota and responding to breakdowns
* Supporting EI scopes for capital projects, improvements, and shutdowns
* Following correct site processes including management of change and critical spares management
What you'll need to succeedTo be successful in this role, you'll need a strong Electrical & Instrumentation background combined with the ability to work safely in a regulated industrial environment.Technical experience and skills:
* Post-apprenticeship experience as an Electrical/Instrumentation Technician in chemical, oil & gas, or similar industries
* Experience maintaining and installing ATEX systems
* Competence working on LV equipment, including isolations, de-isolations, and fault-finding
* Experience with LV motors and strong understanding of motor control circuits
* Desirable experience with HV switchgear isolations, de-isolations, and fault-finding
* Ability to interpret electrical diagrams and schematics
* Strong knowledge of the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
* Experience with process control instrumentation (temperature, pressure, flow, level, weight)
* Knowledge of plant control systems including DCS, PLC, SCADA, HMI, and relay logic
* MEWP licence desirable but not essential
Qualifications:
* Industry-recognised apprenticeship in Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering
* CompEx Ex 1-4 (Gas & Vapours) certification
* CEP trained and working towards AEP
Key behaviours:
* Strong prioritisation and time management skills
* Good organisational capability
* Clear and effective communication
* Analytical and problem-solving mindset
What you'll get in returnIn return, you'll receive a competitive salary and benefits package and the opportunity to work on a complex, safety-critical plant in Ellesmere Port. The role offers:
* Stable, long-term employment within an established industrial operation
* Overtime, call-out, and shutdown earning opportunities
* Exposure to a wide range of electrical and instrumentation systems
* Involvement in plant improvements and capital projects
* Ongoing technical development and training
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