EC&I Maintenance Technician

SUEZ; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

SUEZ is seeking a maintenance engineer to deliver both reactive and planned maintenance on control and instrumentation systems at on-site facilities. You’ll work within a collaborative, multi-skilled team and share expertise across disciplines to keep the site running efficiently.

You will perform fault-finding on PLCs and instrumentation, provide on-site support for specialist equipment like CEMs and DCS, and contribute to safe systems of work and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Completed engineering apprenticeship with City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3.
• DCS training typically provided by OEM of on-site equipment.
• Experience with PLC systems and instrumentation troubleshooting.
• City & Guilds 2377 PAT testing certification.
• Health and safety qualification such as IOSH.

Responsibilities

• Deliver reactive and planned maintenance on control and instrumentation systems.
• Provide on-site expertise on specialist equipment including CEMs and DCS.
• Carry out PLC and instrumentation fault-finding and troubleshooting.
• Support colleagues across functions when required.
• Contribute to safe systems of work and continuous improvement on site.

Skills

PLC fault-finding

Instrumentation troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering apprenticeship City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3

DCS training

City & Guilds 2377 PAT testing

IOSH/health & safety qualification

Tools

DCS training

Job description

What will I be doing?

You’ll deliver both reactive and planned maintenance, working with advanced systems that help transform waste into energy. As part of a collaborative, multi-skilled team, you’ll also share your expertise across disciplines and help keep the site running efficiently.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering reactive and planned maintenance on control and instrumentation systems
• Providing on-site expertise on specialist equipment, including CEMs and DCS
• Carrying out PLC and instrumentation fault-finding and troubleshooting
• Supporting colleagues across functions when required
• Contributing to safe systems of work and continuous improvement on site

What are the requirements?

• A completed engineering apprenticeship, with City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3
• DCS training (typically provided by the OEM of on-site equipment)
• Experience with PLC systems and instrumentation troubleshooting
• City & Guilds 2377 PAT testing certification
• A suitable health and safety qualification (for example, IOSH)

Who We Are:

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. If you’re excited about this opportunity but don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. 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.