EC&I Technician

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy from waste facility in Nottingham is seeking a skilled EC&I Technician for a hands-on role. In this full-time position, you will perform maintenance on electrical and instrumentation systems, offering a salary of £46,000 - £52,000 plus bonuses and benefits. Join a stable environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

On-call allowance

12% quarterly bonus

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Employer pension contribution

Life insurance

Access to mental health support

Training and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy industrial environments such as power generation or EfW.
• Ideally multi-skilled with approximately 70/30 electrical bias.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on electrical systems.
• Fault finding and repair across a range of industrial plant equipment.
• Calibrate and maintain instrumentation, training can be provided.

Skills

Fault finding and diagnostic skills

Proactive and hands-on approach

Safety-conscious attitude

Education

Minimum Level 3 qualification in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

Time-served apprenticeship in Electrical, Control, or Instrumentation Engineering

17th or 18th Edition qualification

Tools

Beamex calibration systems

Job description

EC&I Technician
Location: Nottingham
Salary: £46,000 - £52,000 (DOE) + On-Call Allowance (£1,700-£3,000) + 12% Quarterly Bonus
Hours: Monday-Thursday 7:30am-4:00pm, Friday 7:30am-2:00pm
Type: Permanent, Full-Time

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a multi-skilled EC&I Technician to join a leading Energy from Waste (EfW) facility in Nottingham. This site processes over 160,000 tonnes of non-hazardous waste annually, converting it into energy and heat for the local area.

This is a hands‑on, varied role working as part of a small maintenance team within a heavy industrial environment. The successful candidate will be involved in both planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive breakdown repair across a wide range of electrical, control, and instrumentation systems.

The Role:

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on electrical, control, and instrumentation systems.
• Fault finding and repair across a range of plant: cranes, conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, hydraulics, pneumatics, compressors, motors, steam systems, and power generation equipment.
• Calibrate and maintain instrumentation using Beamex (training can be provided).
• Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company procedures.
• Participate in a 1-in-3/4/5 week on-call rota, with paid bonuses and overtime.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and plant upgrades.

About You:

• Time-served apprenticeship in Electrical, Control, or Instrumentation Engineering.
• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
• Ideally multi‑skilled with approximately 70/30 electrical bias.
• Experience in heavy industrial environments such as power generation, EfW, petrochemical, marine, or similar.
• Knowledge of Beamex calibration systems (desirable).
• 17th or 18th Edition qualification (desirable).
• Strong fault‑finding and diagnostic skills.
• Proactive, safety‑conscious, and hands‑on approach to maintenance work.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary (£46,000 - £52,000 DOE)
• On‑call allowance (£1,700-£3,000)
• 12% quarterly performance bonus
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays (option to buy 5 more)
• 6% employer pension contribution
• Life insurance (2‑3x salary)
• Access to doctor and mental health support services
• Cycle to Work scheme, GymFlex, and retail discounts
• On‑the‑job training and progression opportunities

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a stable and well‑invested EfW facility, where you'll work with a highly experienced team and a wide range of complex, large‑scale plant equipment. Ideal for a motivated engineer looking for variety, long‑term security, and professional growth.