EC&I Techncian

RHL; Helensburgh; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Life assurance 4x salary

Group income protection

Group healthcare scheme

Job summary

RHL is seeking a safety-critical EC&I Technician in Helensburgh to support a fuel storage/terminal environment. You will manage reactive and planned maintenance across electrical and control systems, ensuring safe, compliant, and available assets.

The role covers electrical distribution, motors, drives, switchgear, MCC panels, instrumentation and BPCS; site-based with occasional UK travel. A full UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• 18th Edition (BS 7671)
• Completed a recognised apprenticeship
• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or approved equivalent)
• Minimum 2 years’ post-qualification experience working as an electrician
• Competence in inspection, testing, commissioning and certification (e.g., City & Guilds 2391 or similar)
• Electrical maintenance experience on motors, switchgear, MCC/control panels
• Hazardous area / major hazard experience (e.g., COMAH sites)
• Exposure to Compex EX01–EX04 (or similar)
• 30 days holiday + bank holidays
• Life assurance (4x salary, subject to probation/eligibility)
• Group income protection
• Group healthcare scheme (where applicable)

Responsibilities

• Deliver day-to-day electrical maintenance and technical support to operations in a high-hazard environment.
• Diagnose faults, carry out effective repairs, and document work completed to the required standard.
• Complete routine inspections and checks across electrical systems, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and standards.
• Work safely on both planned preventative maintenance and breakdown maintenance, including troubleshooting and defined repair scopes.
• Support compliance with site rules and best practice for hazardous areas and safety-critical work.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and contractors; supervise other operatives as required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying recurring issues and proposing practical solutions.
• Training will be provided where there are skills gaps, including on site instrumentation or maintenance systems.

Skills

EC&I experience

Electrical maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Documentation

Supervise others

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

Completed a recognised apprenticeship

Tools

City & Guilds 2391

Compex EX01–EX04

Job description

Salary: GBP42000 - GBP46000 per annum

Salary:up to £46,000
Job type:Permanent, full time
Location:Helensburgh (site-based) with occasional travel to other UK sites (overnight stays sometimes required)

The role

A safety-critical operator is looking to appoint anEC&I Technicianto support a busy fuel storage/terminal environment. You’ll take ownership ofreactive and planned maintenanceacross essential electrical and control systems, helping keep assets safe, compliant, and available.

This role covers a broad range of equipment includingelectrical distribution, motors, drives, switchgear, MCC/control panels, instrumentation and associated control systems. You’ll also providefirst-line maintenance support for the site’s BPCS (Basic Process Control System)and related hardware.

While the position is primarily site-based in Scotland, you may be asked to support other UK locations from time to time, so afull UK driving licenceis required.

Overtime may be available during weekdays and weekends (not mandatory).

Key responsibilities

Deliver day-to-dayelectrical maintenanceand technical support to operations in a high-hazard environment.

Diagnose faults, carry out effective repairs, anddocument work completedto the required standard.

Complete routine inspections and checks across electrical systems, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and standards.

Work safely and efficiently on bothplanned preventative maintenanceandbreakdown maintenance, including troubleshooting and defined repair scopes.

Support compliance with site rules and best practice for hazardous areas and safety-critical work (e.g., COMAH/DSEAR/EAWR/HASAWA where applicable).

Work collaboratively with colleagues and contractors; where required,supervise other operativesand take responsibility for job completion.

Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying recurring issues and proposing practical solutions.

Training will be provided where there are skills gaps, including on any site-specific instrumentation or maintenance systems.

About you

You’ll be a qualified engineering technician with a recognised apprenticeship (or equivalent structured training) and strong hands‑on EC&I experience. You’re calm under pressure, methodical in fault‑finding, and committed to safe working and high‑quality workmanship—especially in reactive situations where time and safety are critical.

You should have a solid working understanding of:

National Working Rules (electrical industry)

Electricity at Work Regulations 1989

Electrical installation inspection/testing practices and certification

Medical/fitness requirements:Must be medically fit forBreathing Apparatus and Confined Spacetraining/operations and havefull colour vision.

Essential skills / knowledge

18th Edition (BS 7671)

Completed arecognised apprenticeship(or equivalent) with practical electrical installation training

NVQ Level 3in Electrical Installation (or approved equivalent)

Minimum2 years’ post‑qualification experienceworking as an electrician

Competence in inspection, testing, commissioning and certification (e.g.,City & Guilds 2391or similar)

Electrical maintenance experience onmotors, switchgear, MCC/control panels(highly desirable)

City & Guilds2391-52(Inspection & Testing)

Hazardous area / major hazard experience (e.g.,COMAHsites)

Exposure toCompEx EX01–EX04(or similar)

30 days holiday + bank holidays

Life assurance (typically4x salary, subject to probation/eligibility)

Group income protection

Group healthcare scheme (where applicable)

Recruitment process

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the vacancy may close early if a suitable candidate is appointed.

Stage 1 interview (Teams): 10 September 2026

Stage 2 interview (on-site, Scotland): 21 September 2026

*Interested applicants must be available on the above dates