E&I Technician

Millbank Holdings Ltd; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable manufacturing company in the North East is seeking an experienced professional for maintenance of electrical and instrumentation assets. The role involves executing preventive and reactive maintenance, diagnosing breakdowns, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have an apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Instrumentation, and a strong background in industrial manufacturing environments. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and contribution to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Instrumentation is required.
• Strong industrial/manufacturing background in chemical, petrochemical, pharma, or food.
• Proven hands-on experience in instrumentation maintenance and calibration.

Responsibilities

• Execute planned preventive maintenance on instrumentation and electrical systems.
• Diagnose breakdowns on instrumentation loops and PLC/SCADA systems.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records within the CMMS.

Skills

Instrumentation maintenance

Fault-finding

Preventive maintenance

Calibration

Education

Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 (Electrical or Instrumentation)

Tools

SAP

Maximo

Job description

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.