Controls And Instrument Technician

EC&I Partners; England; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent energy facility company is seeking experienced Control & Instrument Technicians for its new Energy Recovery Facility in Elton. This role involves hands-on maintenance of electrical systems, supporting pre-commissioning activities, and collaborating on operational standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in instrumentation and control systems, with opportunities for career growth and development. Join a collaborative team dedicated to shaping a state-of-the-art facility.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus available

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Private healthcare

Cycle to work scheme

Career development & training support

Qualifications

• Background in ERF, power generation, or heavy process industry is required.
• Experience with electrical/control systems is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and fault-finding on electrical/control systems.
• Collaborate on KPIs and plant performance.
• Assist in developing maintenance strategies.

Skills

Controls and instrumentation bias

Strong communicator

Comfortable with P&IDs and schematics

Education

Electrical/Instrumentation apprenticeship or equivalent experience

Tools

DCS/SCADA

Switchgear

Control gear

VSDs

Job description

Job Title: Control & Instrument Technician

Job ID: 36954

Location: Elton, near Stanlow

Salary: GBP48'000 per annum OTE GBP51'000 to GBP60'000 with on standby + overtime premiums

Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm + on call rota and overtime as required

Contract/Permanent: Permanent

Site Based/Office/Remote: Site based

Start Date: ASAP

Benefits

• Performance-based bonus available
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Private healthcare, dental, health cash plan
• EV car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave
• Discounted leisure, travel & entertainment
• Life assurance, income protection, and more
• Career development & training support including full OEM training before takeover of the facility

A Unique Opportunity

Join one of the UK's most exciting new Energy Recovery Facilities (ERF) at Ellesmere Port. We're looking for 3 experienced Control & Instrumentation Technicians ready to be part of something from the ground up - supporting pre-commissioning, hot commissioning, and helping shape operational standards from day one.

This role is ideal for Control & Instrumentation Technicians who want more than maintenance - initially, you'll be writing procedures, feeding back into operational decisions, and growing as the site grows. The early phase will be hands-on but measured, with the pace picking up significantly as we move to commissioning and full operation.

It truly is a brilliant time for Control & Instrument Technicians to join team building activities that are held frequently to support strong collaboration from the start.

Key Responsibilities

• Hands-on electrical/control & instrumentation system maintenance and fault-finding
• Support with OEM manual reviews and maintenance documentation
• Assist in developing safe systems of work and CMMS maintenance strategies
• Collaborate on site-wide KPIs and plant performance
• Participate in outage planning, execution, and Root Cause Analyses
• Support plant improvements and contractor supervision
• Maintain excellent housekeeping and promote safety culture

What We're Looking For

• Controls and instrumentation bias
• Electrical/Instrumentation apprenticeship (or equivalent experience)
• Background in ERF, power generation, or heavy process industry
• Experience with switchgear, control gear, motors, VSDs, DCS/SCADA
• Comfortable with P&IDs, schematics, technical documentation
• Strong communicator with sound H&S knowledge

Ready to Build from the Ground Up?

This is more than a job - it's a chance to be part of the DNA of a brand-new ERF site. You won't just operate a plant; you'll help shape it. If you're excited by pre-commissioning, enjoy influencing standards, and want to be part of a collaborative, high-performing team from the beginning - we want to hear from you.