EC&I Technician

Construction, Property and Engineering; Exeter; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus scheme

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Randstad CPE seeks an experienced EC&I Technician to join the engineering team in Exeter. You will perform planned and reactive maintenance on electrical, instrumentation and control systems, ensuring safety and reliability of plant equipment.

You will cover calibration, CMMS logging, and collaborate with operations to meet KPIs while supporting development through on-call duties and cross-functional work.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship with a relevant technical qualification.
• Experience in control & instrumentation engineering within process/industrial environments.
• Hands-on experience with DCS/SCADA systems.
• Experience using CMMS for asset maintenance logging.
• Strong fault-finding and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on electrical, instrumentation and control systems.
• Diagnose faults and implement long-term, effective solutions.
• Manage calibration programs and maintain calibration records.
• Maintain asset and maintenance logs in CMMS.
• Follow Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) and Permit to Work (PTW) procedures.
• Coordinate and supervise third-party contractors on site.
• Collaborate with operations to meet KPIs and improve plant reliability.
• Participate in a 1-in-4 callout rota for out-of-hours breakdowns.

Skills

DCS/SCADA

CMMS

Fault finding

Instrumentation

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in engineering

Apprenticeship qualification

ONC/HNC in engineering

Tools

CMMS software

SCADA software

MS Office

Job description

EC&I Technician (Electrical, Control & Instrumentation)

Location: Exeter, Devon, UK

Salary: £49000 per year + annual bonus scheme + comprehensive benefits package

Working Pattern: 40 hours per week (Day Shift: Monday to Friday) + 1-in-4 Callout Rota

About the Company

We are a leading UK innovator in resource recovery, waste management, and sustainable energy generation. Operating an extensive national network of Energy Recovery Facilities (ERFs), we play a critical role in supporting the UK's climate goals by diverting waste from landfills and converting it into valuable energy resources.

We are driven by ambition, high performance, and a clear vision for a climate-positive future. To achieve our goals, we invest heavily in our workforce and foster a supportive, collaborative environment focused on safety, innovation, and ongoing professional development.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced EC&I Technician to join our engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for an EC&I professional who enjoys troubleshooting complex systems, working collaboratively across multiple disciplines, and contributing to continuous improvement within a modern industrial environment.

You will be responsible for both planned and reactive maintenance activities across the site, ensuring plant equipment and control systems operate safely, reliably, and efficiently. You will also cover aspects of the C&I Engineer role as required to broaden your technical knowledge and support career progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Perform planned preventative and unplanned corrective maintenance on instrumentation, electrical, and control systems. Diagnose faults and execute effective, long-term solutions.

• Calibration & Instrumentation: Manage site calibration programs and maintain precise calibration records. Work confidently with instrument loop drawings, schematics, and P&IDs.

• Asset Management & Reporting: Conduct plant and safety inspections. Maintain accurate asset and maintenance logging within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

• Safety & Compliance: Perform risk assessments and strictly adhere to Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) and Permit to Work (PTW) procedures at all times.

• Contractor Management: Assist in the coordination and supervision of third‑party contractors on site to ensure safe working practices.

• Operational Alignment: Collaborate closely with operations and maintenance teams to hit target KPIs, improve plant reliability, and support environmental performance.

• On-Call & Breakdown Response: Participate in a 1-in-4 callout rota to respond to plant breakdowns outside normal working hours when required.

• Secondary Duties: Support store/inventory functions occasionally and cover senior engineering tasks to aid personal development.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Recognised engineering apprenticeship with a relevant technical qualification (e.g., City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent).

• Practical experience in Control & Instrumentation engineering within a process industry, power generation facility, or heavy industrial environment.

• Hands-on experience working with DCS and/or SCADA systems.

• Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

• Strong analytical, fault-finding, and problem-solving skills with a proactive mindset.

• Solid understanding of health, safety, and environmental standards within an industrial setting.

• Clear verbal and written communication skills with strong self-management abilities.

Desirable Qualifications & Skills

• ONC/HNC in an engineering or technical discipline.

• CompEx 1-4 certification.

• Knowledge of Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS).

• Formal Health & Safety qualification (e.g., IOSH or NEBOSH).

• Full UK driving licence.

• Experience with Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) and Permit to Work systems.

• Good general IT literacy (MS Office, CMMS platforms)

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.