EC&I Maintenance Technician

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

Job summary

A dynamic energy recovery facility in Ellesmere Port is seeking Control & Instrument Technicians to join their team. This permanent role involves hands-on maintenance, developing safety systems, and collaborating on performance metrics. Ideal candidates have a strong background in controls/instrumentation, and experience in power generation or heavy process industries. Join a team committed to innovative practices and operational excellence as they build from the ground up.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus available

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Private healthcare

EV car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave

Discounted leisure, travel & entertainment

Life assurance and income protection

Career development & training support

Qualifications

• Experience in ERF, power generation, or heavy process industry.
• Comfortable with P&IDs, schematics, and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hands-on electrical/control system maintenance and fault-finding.
• Support 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.

Skills

Controls and instrumentation bias

Strong communicator

Sound health and safety knowledge

Education

Electrical/Instrumentation apprenticeship or equivalent experience

Tools

DCS/SCADA

Switchgear

Control gear

Motors

VSDs

Job description

Job Title: Control & Instrument Technician

Location: Ellesmere Port

Salary: £48,000 per annum OTE £51,000 to £60,000 with on standby + overtime premiums

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

Contract: Permanent. 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 Technicians 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.

Team building activities will be held often to support strong collaboration from the start.

Key Responsibilities

• Hands‑on electrical/control 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.