Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) Technician
Location: Avonmouth
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent (40 hours per week, Monday – Friday)
Salary: £45,774 per annum
Additional Benefits Include:
* 1 in 4 weeks on-call rota
* £180 per week on-call payment, with a minimum of 4 hours @ 1.5x pay per call-out
* Bank holiday call-outs given back as days off in lieu
* Overtime paid at time and a half
* Annual bonus scheme – up to 10%
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* 7% matched pension contribution
* Sick pay scheme
* Comprehensive employee benefits package
About the Opportunity
I am currently recruiting for an experienced Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) Technician to join a leading Energy Recovery Facility based in Avonmouth.
This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled technician to take on a key role, ensuring the reliability and efficiency of the plant’s EC&I equipment. The successful candidate will be responsible for undertaking maintenance, diagnostics, and improvement works, as well as supporting wider engineering functions across the facility.
You will also play a vital role in ensuring all maintenance activities are carried out safely, efficiently, and in line with environmental standards.
This position includes participation in a 1-in-4 on-call rota to support urgent maintenance requirements, including during evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on EC&I systems across the plant.
* Conduct fault diagnosis and corrective repairs to ensure operational efficiency.
* Lead and deliver small improvement projects to boost plant reliability and reduce downtime.
* Support the coordination and management of contractors on-site.
* Maintain a strong focus on health, safety, and environmental compliance at all times.
* Accurately update and maintain Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
* Work from and interpret technical documents, including P&IDs and instrument loop drawings.
* Respond to equipment breakdowns as part of the on-call rota.
Candidate Requirements
* Essential: Experience working within a steam-raising or power plant environment.
* Strong background in EC&I engineering, ideally within the chemical, water, or power industries.
* Instrumentation expertise, with complementary electrical skills.
* Qualified to City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 / HNC or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline.
* Experience working with Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
* Familiar with DCS/SCADA systems.
* Fully conversant with instrument loop drawings and P&IDs.
* Logical and methodical approach to problem-solving.
* Holding a formal electrical qualification and 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations certification would be advantageous.
If you are an experienced EC&I Technician looking for your next challenge within a forward-thinking and supportive environment, please get in touch to find out more