Ec&I Maintenance Technician

SUEZ UK; Redcar; On-site; GBP 48,778 - 53,020; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% bonus

Life assurance

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

5% employer pension

Sick pay

Job summary

SUEZ UK is seeking an EfW Maintenance Technician (EC& I) to join our Energy from Waste facility in Redcar. You’ll maintain and improve electrical, control and instrumentation systems to keep the plant safe, reliable and compliant while supporting renewable energy generation.

With PLCs, instrumentation and DCS experience, you’ll work in a demanding industrial environment and participate in a fully compensated 1-in-4 on-call rota.

Qualifications

• Engineering apprenticeship completed with City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 in a relevant discipline.
• Experience with PLCs, instrumentation, fault-finding and DCS in industrial environments.
• C&G 2377 PAT Testing qualification.
• IOSH or equivalent health and safety qualification; support for further training may be offered.
• Proactive approach, strong teamwork and commitment to safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned and reactive EC&I maintenance to maximise plant reliability and availability.
• Provide technical expertise on DCS, PLCs and CEMS.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, control and instrumentation faults safely.
• Support and mentor junior technicians across the site.
• Participate in a 1-in-4 on-call rota providing essential operational support.

Skills

PLCs

Instrumentation

Fault-Finding

DCS

Teamwork

Education

Engineering apprenticeship

City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3

Job description

EfW Maintenance Technician - EC&I

Join us as an EfW Maintenance Technician (EC&I) at our Energy Recovery Facility in Redcar, where we transform residual waste into renewable energy and help create a more sustainable future. At SUEZ, you'll play a vital role in keeping critical infrastructure running safely and efficiently while supporting the UK's circular economy.

Salary: £48,778 - £53,020

Benefits: 10% bonus, 3x life assurance policy, 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays, 5% employer pension, sick pay, and additional benefits.

Location: Wilton 11 EfW, Wilton International, REDCAR, TS10 4RG

Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Monday -Thursday =7.30am-4pm, Friday =7.30am-1pm

Call out: 1 week in 4 - £250 per week

What will I be doing?

As an EC&I Maintenance Technician, you'll help maintain and improve the performance of our Energy from Waste (EfW) facility in Redcar, ensuring equipment remains safe, reliable and compliant. You'll work with modern electrical, control and instrumentation systems while contributing to sustainability and renewable energy generation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering planned and reactive EC&I maintenance to maximise plant reliability and availability.
• Providing technical expertise on key systems including Distributed Control Systems (DCS), PLCs and Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS).
• Diagnosing and resolving electrical, control and instrumentation faults efficiently and safely.
• Supporting, mentoring and sharing knowledge with junior technicians and colleagues across the site.
• Participating in a fully compensated 1-in-4 on-call rota to provide essential operational support.

What are the requirements?

We're interested in skilled, safety-conscious individuals who enjoy problem-solving and collaborative working. To be successful, you'll have:

• A completed engineering apprenticeship and City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Experience working with PLCs, instrumentation, fault-finding and DCS systems within an industrial, energy, manufacturing or process environment.
• A valid C&G 2377 PAT Testing qualification.
• A health and safety qualification such as IOSH (or equivalent); support with further training may be available.
• A proactive approach, strong teamwork skills and a commitment to safe working practices.

About us

At SUEZ, your career is a journey full of possibilities. With diverse roles across multiple activities and locations, we empower you to shape your own path. Here, you're encouraged to learn, grow, and take ownership of your development because when you thrive, we all succeed.

At SUEZ, respect is at the heart of everything we do for each other, for our customers, and for the communities we serve. We foster inclusive, caring environments where diversity, wellbeing, safety, and solidarity are more than values they're everyday realities. These principles shape how we work together, every day. We're committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued and included.

Your unique experience, perspective, and potential could be exactly what we're looking for. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and growth including competitive pay, pension plans, health and wellbeing programs, learning opportunities, and career development. Everything you need to thrive, both professionally and personally.

Join us in transforming today's environmental challenges into tomorrow's innovative water and waste solutions.

At SUEZ, your work truly matters driving action and shaping a more resilient, sustainable future