Overview
Location: Cheshire (North West)
Salary: Circa 70k
We're recruiting for an experienced EC&I Manager to join a leading chemical manufacturing business. This is a hands-on leadership role, combining technical expertise with team management. You will oversee all site electrical, control, and instrumentation systems - ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient operations while supporting new and ongoing projects. This position offers the chance to take ownership of site EC&I standards, drive continuous improvement, and act as a technical lead in a high-hazard COMAH environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the safe execution of reactive and proactive maintenance across electrical and instrumentation systems.
* Act as the Responsible Person for HV and LV works on site.
* Manage and continuously improve EC&I standards, SCADA systems, SIL systems, and DSEAR compliance.
* Own instrumentation calibration, loop checks, and verification processes.
* Collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Planning teams to maximise operational efficiency.
* Contribute to new projects, ensuring EC&I compliance throughout design, installation, and commissioning stages.
* Liaise with contractors and suppliers, managing costs, resources, and timescales.
* Support COMAH compliance and contribute as a technical lead during audits and inspections.
* Lead health & safety initiatives, risk assessments, and contribute to site-wide safety improvements.
* Champion continuous improvement, ensuring KPIs and PPM schedules are met through the site CMMS.
About You
* Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) OR extensive relevant industry experience.
* Strong knowledge of EC&I systems within a chemical, process, or high-hazard manufacturing environment.
* Qualifications such as C&G 18th Edition, Electrical Installation, DSEAR/COMPEX essential.
* Additional knowledge of IEC 61508/61511, Siemens S7, or SCADA development would be advantageous.
* Experienced in HV/LV electrical systems and safe isolation procedures (LOTO).
* Strong leadership, project management, and contractor management skills.
* Excellent organisational, planning, and communication abilities.
Why Apply?
* Key technical leadership role in a complex, high-hazard environment.
* Opportunity to own and shape EC&I standards and practices across site.
* Direct involvement in major improvement and capital projects.
* Career progression within a safety-first, forward-thinking manufacturing business.
Hours
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am - 4pm, with flexibility required around project deadlines and occasional travel to support wider operations.
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