E&I Maintenance Technician

KinTec Recruitment Ltd; Enfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced E&I Maintenance Technician for a permanent role in Enfield. This position involves delivering maintenance on electrical and instrumentation assets, ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have an NVQ Level 3 and a strong electrical background, with knowledge of PLCs and troubleshooting experience. The role offers a generous benefits package and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Private medical cover

Generous holiday package

Recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Strong electrical background in heavy industry.
• Proven experience in troubleshooting, PPM, and complex installations.
• Ability to work in a safety-critical environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver preventative and reactive maintenance on electrical and instrumentation assets.
• Assist with installation, testing, and commissioning of new systems.
• Ensure compliance with site safety standards.

Skills

Electrical background

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Knowledge of PLCs

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Allen Bradley PLCs

Pneumatics

Job description

Overview

E&I Maintenance Technician

Location: Enfield, United Kingdom

Contract Type: Permanent (Full-time, rotating shifts with overtime & on-call)

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Maintenance Technician to join a forward-thinking industrial team in Hertfordshire. This role offers long-term stability on a secure site with guaranteed operations for the next 15 years, alongside excellent benefits and clear career development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver preventative and reactive maintenance on electrical and instrumentation assets
• Assist with installation, testing, and commissioning of new systems
• Diagnose and resolve faults on pneumatics, PLCs (Allen Bradley), and variable speed drives
• Ensure compliance with site safety standards and operational requirements
• Work a rotating shift pattern with opportunities for overtime and on-call support

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent trade certification)
• Strong electrical background within heavy industry (energy, utilities, or process plants)
• Proven experience in troubleshooting, PPM, and complex installations
• Knowledge of PLCs, pneumatics, and drives
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently in a safety-critical environment

Desirable

• Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs
• Previous maintenance experience in large-scale industrial facilities

Additional Information

Benefits include:

• Private medical cover, life insurance & EAP support
• Generous holiday package
• Recognition schemes and career development pathways
• Secure long-term workplace with ongoing investment in facilities and people