EC&I Technician

Astute People; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based recruitment firm is looking for an EC&I Technician for a new Energy from Waste power station in Ellesmere Port. The technician will be responsible for maintaining electrical, control, and instrumentation systems. Applicants should have significant maintenance experience and relevant technical qualifications. The role offers a competitive salary starting at £48,000 per year, alongside opportunities for overtime and bonuses.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Overtime opportunities

Bonus opportunity

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of maintenance experience with motors and instrumentation.
• Practical knowledge in heavy engineering environments.
• Experience with switchgear and control systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Pre-planned and reactive maintenance of electrical assets.
• Fault finding and maintenance of motors and instrumentation.
• Supervising third-party contractors.

Skills

Hands-on maintenance experience

Knowledge of high-voltage equipment

Experience with process control systems

Education

Recognised Electrical / C&I apprenticeship

NVQ / ONC / HNC in Electrical, Control or Instrumentation engineering

IOSH or NEBOSH certification

Job description

Astute's Power Team is seeking an EC&I Technician to join a brand new Energy from Waste Power Station located in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire. The facility is soon to enter the commissioning phase and will provide a vital outlet for the sustainable disposal of over 500,000 tonnes of residual waste per year, generating up to 49.9 megawatts of low‑carbon energy – enough to power more than 75,000 homes.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Pre‑planned and reactive maintenance of all electrical, controls and instrumentation assets across the power station.
• Fault finding and maintenance of motors, drives, single‑phase and three‑phase equipment, switchgear, high/low‑voltage plant and instrumentation (pressure, temperature, level & flow).
• Calibrating instrumentation.
• Conducting continuous improvement activities, plant modifications and design work.
• Supervising third‑party contractors.
• Working in line with maintenance techniques and best practices.
• Assisting in plant developments and projects.
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records in the site CMMS.
• Assisting in outage planning, scheduling and coordination.
• Ensuring availability of plant spares.

Professional Qualifications

• Recognised Electrical / C&I apprenticeship in a heavy process industry (preferred).
• Relevant technical qualification such as an NVQ / ONC / HNC in Electrical, Control or Instrumentation engineering or a similar discipline.
• IOSH or NEBOSH certification (advantageous).

Personal Skills and Experience

• At least 5 years of hands‑on maintenance experience with motors, switchgear, instrumentation (flow, level, pressure, temperature, etc.) and control systems (SCADA, DCS and PLC).
• Practical knowledge of process plant and equipment gained in a heavy engineering environment such as power generation, petrochemical, steel works, CHP plant, paper mill, etc.; Royal Navy Marine Engineers will also be considered.
• Experience with high‑voltage equipment such as transformers and switchgear (advantageous).

Salary and Benefits

• Excellent salary and package starting at £48,000 per year.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Bonus opportunity.
• Pension scheme.
• Daytime position.
• Opportunity to work on a modern Energy from Waste power station.
• Further benefits available.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Astute is an equal‑opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation. We welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate the ability to work in the UK and who meet the required qualifications.