E&I Technician (Level 2 – Progression to Level 3)
Monday to Friday
Eccles
£42,638 - £48,240
My client, who is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals, polymer additives and precursors, is looking for an E&I Technician to join their team.
The Role:
The E&I Technician (Level 2) supports the safe and reliable operation of electrical, instrumentation, and control systems at a high-hazard Upper Tier COMAH chemical manufacturing site. Reporting to the E&I Coordinator, the role focuses on carrying out planned maintenance, fault-finding, and corrective work while developing the technical and behavioural competencies required to progress to Level 3.
This position is ideal for a competent E&I Technician who is confident working independently on routine tasks and is ready to broaden their technical capability, problem-solving skills, and ownership of plant systems.
Responsibilities:
· Carry out planned preventive maintenance and routine breakdown maintenance on electrical and instrumentation systems under established procedures.
· Assist with fault diagnosis and troubleshooting of electrical, control, and instrumentation equipment, escalating complex issues where required.
· Install, maintain, and test electrical and instrumentation equipment, including work in hazardous areas in line with ATEX requirements and site standards.
· Work in compliance with the site Permit to Work system, including accepting permits where authorised.
· Accurately complete work orders, maintenance records, and time recording using the Engineering Management System.
· Use the company ERP system to request materials and services as required for maintenance activities.
· Support plant improvement and reliability initiatives under the guidance of senior technicians or the E&I Coordinator.
· Maintain strict adherence to all health, safety, environmental, and COMAH requirements.
The Candidate:
Essential
COMAH site experience or highly regulated environment.
Time-served Instrument/Electrical Maintenance Engineer or equivalent with proven experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
NVQ Level 3 / HNC Level 3 in Electrical Installation or a related discipline.
Trained to the 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).
Working knowledge of electrical and instrumentation maintenance, including calibration and basic fault-finding.
Experience or exposure to hazardous area equipment and ATEX requirements.
Able to follow procedures, prioritise tasks, and work safely in a high-hazard environment.
Comfortable using computer-based maintenance and ERP systems.
Good communication skills and a willingness to learn and develop.
Desirable / Development Toward Level 3
CompEx Ex01–Ex06 certification (or working toward).
Increasing confidence in independent fault diagnosis and problem resolution.
Willingness to expand skills in controls, instrumentation, and process systems.
Cherry Picker (MEWP) experience.
Benefits:
Total Rewards Program
401(K) Savings Plan
Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits
Life Insurance and Disability
Voluntary Benefits
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Wellness Services
Online Coaching Programs
26 days holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Pension Scheme
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