C&I Technician

NRL Recruitment; Knowsley; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering recruitment company is looking for an experienced Electrical, Controls & Instrumentation Technician based in Knowsley. This hybrid position requires experience in designing and maintaining control systems and instrumentation. Applicants should have relevant qualifications and technical skills in PLC programming, electrical installations, and fault-finding. The role involves both onsite work and nationwide travel. A commitment to diversity and inclusion is emphasized.

Qualifications

• Strong IT literacy with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with IECEx / ATEX equipment installation and LV distribution equipment.
• Experience installing metal trunking, SWA, conduit, traywork, distribution equipment, and ancillaries.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, install, and commission control systems.
• Fault-find and rectify issues in electrical installations.
• Interpret technical documentation and drawings.
• Provide out-of-hours support for customers.

Skills

PLC programming and logic control

Hazardous area electrical systems

Process communications

Instrument calibration

Documentation creation

Education

Time‑served apprenticeship in EC&I or Electrical discipline

Level 3 NVQ Electrical (C&G 2365)

Level 3 BTEC in Instrumentation & Control Engineering

Recognised instrumentation or electrical engineering qualification

COMPEX EX01–EX04 or IECEx COPC

CCSNG / JIB / SSSTS or equivalent safety passport

18th Edition Electrical Installations (BS7671: 2018)

Tools

Siemens Step7 & TIA Portal

Excel

Office

Job description

Electrical, Controls & Instrumentation (EC&I) Technician

Location: Knowsley (Hybrid – 2 days office / 3 days remote)

Salary: £34,750–£42,250

Travel: Nationwide travel required

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Electrical, Controls & Instrumentation (EC&I) Technician to join a growing engineering team based in Knowsley. The ideal candidate will live within 30 miles of the Knowsley area, though applicants from across the North West will be considered.

Reporting to the Head of Engineering Services, the EC&I Technician will design, develop, install, and commission control systems and instrumentation across UK operational depots and customer sites. The role includes both project-based work and reactive fault-finding across various systems, with flexibility required for travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Install and service a range of systems: safety, security, communication, process control, and energy delivery (hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical).
• Fault-find and rectify issues across complete electrical installations, including motors, valves, lighting, PLC systems, and gas / flame detection.
• Interpret and work from line drawings, P&IDs, FDS documents, and related technical documentation.
• Monitor and support PLC operations and associated equipment.
• Provide out-of-hours support for internal infrastructure and external customers.
• Conduct technical reviews of drawings and documentation from design and EPC contractors.
• Develop new control systems and associated Functional Design Specifications and control descriptions.
• Participate in HAZOP, LOPA, and SIL studies.
• Assist with commissioning of new facilities.
• Collaborate with design, mechanical, and electrical engineers to deliver operational solutions.
• Liaise with suppliers, contractors, authorities, and internal teams.
• Develop and carry out FAT and SAT procedures.
• Ensure compliance with Cyber Security Management System requirements for all new and existing control systems.
• Contribute to the development of standards and drawings for EC&I systems, panels and instrumentation.

Candidate Requirements

• PLC programming and logic control (ideally Siemens Step7 & TIA Portal).
• Hazardous area electrical systems (ATEX / IECEx).
• Process communications: MODBUS, Profibus, Profinet.
• Instrument calibration, inspection and testing (pressure, level, flow, temperature).
• Documentation creation: FDS, URS and related technical documentation.

Essential Technical Skills & Qualifications

• Time‑served apprenticeship in EC&I or Electrical discipline.
• Level 3 NVQ Electrical (C&G 2365) minimum.
• Level 3 BTEC in Instrumentation & Control Engineering minimum.
• Recognised instrumentation or electrical engineering qualification.
• COMPEX EX01–EX04 or IECEx COPC Modules EX001–EX008.
• CCSNG / JIB / SSSTS or equivalent safety passport.
• 18th Edition Electrical Installations (BS7671: 2018).
• Strong IT literacy (Excel, Office).
• Excellent problem‑solving and fault‑finding skills.
• Proficiency with IECEx / ATEX equipment installation and LV distribution equipment.
• Experience installing metal trunking, SWA, conduit, traywork, distribution equipment and ancillaries.

Desirable Skills

• TÜV Certified Functional Safety (IEC 61508 / 61511).
• SCADA or DCS experience.
• IPAF and PASMA certifications.

Working Pattern

• Hybrid: 2 days onsite in Knowsley, 3 days remote (flexible depending on business need).
• National travel is required.

The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.

We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer.