EC&I Engineer - Onsite Role | £65k-£70k + Benefits

E3 Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading upper-tier COMAH chemical manufacturer in Manchester is seeking an EC&I Engineer to join their permanent team. The role involves providing expert support across plant operations and maintenance, ensuring compliance and improving reliability of EC&I systems. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Engineering and 5-10 years' experience in high-hazard environments. Benefits include a competitive salary of £65,000-£70,000, an employer pension contribution, and private healthcare.

Benefits

Double-figure employer pension contribution

Company part-subsidised private healthcare

Free on-site parking

Excellent holiday allowance

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in chemical, petrochemical, or similar high-hazard environments.
• Strong knowledge of COMAH, ATEX, DSEAR, and hazard assessment methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Act as the site's SME for EC&I matters.
• Develop and maintain site standards and technical documentation.
• Lead or support projects from concept to commissioning.
• Provide guidance on preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance.
• Troubleshoot issues across PLCs, DCS, SIS, and field instrumentation.
• Participate in COMAH audits and regulatory inspections.
• Manage minor modifications and plant upgrades.

Skills

Knowledge of PLCs

Knowledge of DCS

Experience in high-hazard environments

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of functional safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Engineering

Tools

Control systems

Electrical distribution systems

Job description

A leading upper-tier COMAH chemical manufacturer in Manchester is seeking an EC&I Engineer to join their permanent team. The role involves providing expert support across plant operations and maintenance, ensuring compliance and improving reliability of EC&I systems. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Engineering and 5-10 years' experience in high-hazard environments. Benefits include a competitive salary of £65,000-£70,000, an employer pension contribution, and private healthcare.