EC&I Technician

Eci-Partners; Knowsley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in off-grid energy in the UK is seeking a skilled EC&I Technician to join their engineering team. The role involves designing, developing, and commissioning control systems across various customer sites while ensuring compliance with industry standards. Candidates should have a relevant electrical apprenticeship, PLC programming skills, and experience in fault-finding. This position offers a hybrid working model, generous benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Pension Contributions ER 5% / EE 3%

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Company Car / Car Allowance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Employee Assistance Plan

Fully funded training courses

Qualifications

• Time-served EC&I or electrical apprenticeship required.
• Level 3 NVQ Electrical (C&G 2365) is essential.
• Experience in PLC programming and fault-finding is a must.

Responsibilities

• Install and service control systems.
• Diagnose and rectify faults on electrical installations.
• Attend HAZOP and assist with commissioning new facilities.

Skills

PLC programming (Siemens Step7 & TIA)

Calibration, inspection and testing of pressure, level, flow and temperature instruments

Fault-finding

Strong communication

Education

Time-served EC&I or electrical apprenticeship

Level 3 NVQ Electrical (C&G 2365)

Level 3 BTEC Instrumentation & Control Engineering

CompEx EX01-4 or IECEx COPC Modules EX001-8

18th Edition BS7671: 2018

Tools

Siemens Step7

MODBUS

Profi-bus

Profi-net communications

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: EC&I Technician

Location: Knowsley

Job ID: 40697

Salary: Call 0 to discuss salary company vehicle and generous benefits package

Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm.

Contract / Permanent: Permanent

Site Based / Office / Remote: Hybrid Working (ideally 2 days office 3 days remote) and flexibility depending on requirements of the business.

Benefits

• Pension Contributions ER 5% / EE 3% (Non-SMT)
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Life Assurance x4 Salary
• Company Car / Car Allowance (Grade 1-5) ROLE SPECIFIC
• 25 days holiday Bank Holiday Holiday purchase scheme up to 5 days
• Employee Assistance Plan Expert support for colleagues wellbeing
• Funded eye care
• Funded flu jab
• Access to Myhub Employee discount platform - discounts to over 900 retailers including days out holidays and retail stores
• 26 weeks full pay Maternity or Paternity leave
• Volunteering Days
• Access to fully funded training courses through the apprenticeship levy

Overview

Our client is a leading distributor of off‑grid energy with over 40 years of expertise. We’re driving the energy transition helping customers move to cleaner lower‑carbon solutions. With revenues of 400m and a workforce of 1500 we’re investing in new technologies and services to achieve our 2040 vision of 100% renewable energy solutions.

The Role

We’re looking for a skilled Electrical Controls & Instrumentation (EC&I) Technician to join our growing engineering team. Reporting to the Head of Engineering Services you’ll design, develop, install and commission control systems and instrumentation for operational depots and customer sites across the UK. This is a hands‑on role involving fault‑finding, rectification and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Install and service safety, security, energy delivery, communication and process control systems.
• Diagnose and rectify faults on electrical installations, PLCs, motors, valves, lighting and gas / flame detection systems.
• Read and interpret line drawings, P&IDs and FDS documents.
• Design new control systems and develop Functional Design Specifications.
• Attend HAZOP, LOPA & SIL studies and assist with commissioning new facilities.
• Collaborate with design, mechanical and electrical engineers to deliver projects.
• Ensure compliance with cyber security standards and participate in FAT/SAT procedures.

What We’re Looking For

• Technical Expertise: PLC programming (Siemens Step7 & TIA) hazardous area electrical systems, MODBUS / Profi-bus / Profi-net communications.
• Instrumentation Skills: Calibration inspection and testing of pressure, level, flow and temperature instruments.
• Qualifications:
  • Time‑served EC&I or electrical apprenticeship.
  • Level 3 NVQ Electrical (C&G 2365) and Level 3 BTEC Instrumentation & Control Engineering.
  • CompEx EX01‑4 or IECEx COPC Modules EX001‑8.
  • 18th Edition BS7671: 2018.
• Desirable: SCADA / DCS knowledge, TUV Functional Safety certification, IPAF & PASMA licenses.
• Additional Skills: Fault‑finding, problem‑solving, IT literacy and strong communication.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a company leading the UK’s energy transition.
• Hybrid working and flexible arrangements to support work‑life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development and progression.
• Inclusive culture that values diversity and innovation.