EC&I Maintenance Technician

Trades Workforce Solutions; Northwich; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment company in Northwich is seeking an Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Maintenance Technician. The role involves maintenance and testing of plant equipment to ensure reliable operations of gas-storage facilities while adhering to safety protocols. The ideal candidate has a time-served apprenticeship and at least five years of experience in processing or related environments. Competitive salary up to £65,300 per annum with excellent benefits, including a flexible work schedule and profit sharing opportunities.

Benefits

Profit share scheme

9-day working fortnight

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Healthcare Cash Plan

On-site gym and fitness classes

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience maintaining processing or gas/chemical/COMAH-type plants.
• Experience with handling safety protocols in industrial environments.
• Willingness to commit to an on-call rota for 24/7 operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, test and inspect plant equipment and C&I systems.
• Prepare and implement electrical/C&I isolations for maintenance.
• Oversee specialist contractors and coordinate safe maintenance work.

Skills

Strong knowledge of C&I systems and safety protocols

Strong communication skills

Ability to liaise with stakeholders

Education

Recognised time-served apprenticeship in Electrical or Control & Instrumentation

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant field

Tools

Distributed Control Systems (DCS) - ABB 800xA

Job description

Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Maintenance Technician

Location: Northwich, Cheshire, UK

Salary: £46,700 – £54,800 (basic) with on‑call allowance (1 in 3) £7k/year and extended working hours allowance (1 in 6) £3.5k/year, totalling up to £65,300 per annum.

Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday 7:15 am – 4:15 pm with some flexibility.

Contract: Permanent, Site Based

What You'll Get

• Basic salary up to £54,800 based on experience.
• On‑call allowance (1 in 3) £7k/year and extended working hours allowance (1 in 6) £3.5k/year, totalling up to £65,300 per annum.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work‑life balance.
• Option to join profit share scheme.
• 9‑day working fortnight – every other Friday off (opt‑in).
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Company Enhanced Pension Scheme: 12% employer contribution (8% employee).
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave.
• Healthcare Cash Plan.
• On‑site gym, lunch‑time fitness classes and contribution towards active sports membership.
• EV charging ports on site.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, test and inspect plant equipment and control & instrumentation (C&I) systems to ensure safe and reliable operation of gas‑storage facilities.
• Prepare and implement electrical/C&I isolations when maintenance or repairs are needed.
• Oversee specialist contractors when required, coordinating maintenance work safely and efficiently.
• Respond as part of the Emergency Response Team during site incidents.
• Investigate operational issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Work with scheduling team to plan maintenance activities, optimising downtime and resource use.
• Help train new staff and share operational knowledge to support team growth.

Requirements

• Recognised time‑served apprenticeship in Electrical or Control & Instrumentation.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience maintaining processing or gas/chemical/COMAH‑type plants or similar industrial environments.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Strong knowledge of C&I systems and safety protocols.
• Experience with Distributed Control Systems (DCS), preferably ABB 800xA.
• Strong communication skills and ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
• Willingness to commit to on‑call rota (site‑based, 24/7 operations).
• Preferably living within 30 minutes of Northwich given on‑call requirements.

Why Join?

You will be contributing directly to the safe and efficient operation of critical gas‑storage infrastructure, helping support the transition to cleaner, more sustainable energy. The role offers both hands‑on technical work and opportunities to grow professionally.