E&I Technician

Millbank Holdings; School Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in England is seeking an experienced E&I Technician to support the reliability of electrical and instrumentation assets. The role involves executing planned maintenance, fault-finding, and collaborating with a close-knit team. Candidates should have proven instrumentation maintenance experience, relevant qualifications, and a strong industrial background. This position offers a great opportunity for hands-on work in a highly regulated environment, with a focus on safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in instrumentation maintenance and calibration.
• Strong industrial background in sectors like chemical, pharma or food.
• Experience working in a highly regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute planned preventive maintenance on instrumentation and control systems.
• Diagnose and resolve breakdowns on instrumentation loops.
• Support shutdowns and assist with minor projects.

Skills

Instrumentation maintenance

Fault-finding on PLC/SCADA systems

Preventive maintenance

Calibration and loop checks

HSE standards compliance

Education

Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 (Electrical or Instrumentation)

Tools

CMMS (e.g., SAP/Maximo)

PIDs and E&I drawings

Job description

Are you a proven E&I Technician with experience working within a highly regulated environment? Would you like to join a close-knit maintenance team and play a pivotal role in achieving operation excellence? Do you want the opportunity to work alongside successful engineers and gain valuable experience?

The Opportunity

An opportunity has become available to Join a well-established manufacturing site in the North East, supporting the reliability and safe operation of electrical and instrumentation assets. You'll deliver planned and reactive maintenance, fault-finding and improvements across process equipment, control systems and plant utilities helping drive uptime, safety and compliance.

Your duties and responsibilities will be

• Execute planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive work on instrumentation (pressure, temperature, flow, level), control valves, analyzers and low-voltage electrical systems (motors, drives, MCCs, control panels).
• Diagnose and resolve breakdowns on instrumentation loops and PLC/SCADA systems (e.g., Siemens/Allen?Bradley) — fault-finding rather than software development.
• Perform calibration, loop checks, verification, and maintain accurate maintenance records within the CMMS (e.g., SAP/Maximo).
• Conduct hazardous area inspections (ATEX/DSEAR) and maintain Ex equipment to site standards and relevant regulations.
• Read and update P&IDs, E&I drawings, loop diagrams, and produce redlines/as?built documentation after modifications.
• Apply safe systems of work (LOTO, Permit to Work, risk assessments, method statements) and champion site HSE standards.
• Support shutdowns/turnarounds, including planning, execution, testing and hand?back to operations.
• Assist with minor projects/installs (specification, procurement, FAT/SAT, commissioning).
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering and external contractors; contribute to root cause analysis and continuous improvement activities.

You will have the following qualifications & experience:

• Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 (Electrical or Instrumentation)
• Strong industrial/manufacturing background (chemical, petrochemical, pharma, food, or similar).
• Proven hands?on experience in instrumentation maintenance and calibration; control valves and transmitters.
• CompEx Ex01-Ex04
• Reactive and Preventative maintenance experience
• Ability to read P&IDs and Loop checks

It's great if you also have the following

• Experience on a Top Tier COMAH site
• 18th Edition Wiring regulations

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we'll do our best to accommodate.

Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.