EC&I Technician

Technical Partners; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexitime 10%

Bonus scheme up to 10% of base salary

Private medical insurance (AXA)

Pension 5% matched after 2 years

Well-being hub access

Job summary

Technical Partners are recruiting for an experienced EC&I Technician to join a leading power generation organisation at Langage Power Station, Plymouth. This fixed term, 2-year contract offers hands-on maintenance of electrical, control and instrumentation assets to support safe plant operation.

You'll work with operations, engineering and contractors on planned and reactive maintenance, outages and continuous improvement, with opportunities to mentor site apprentices and contribute to plant

Qualifications

• Experience in power generation or heavy industrial environments.
• Experience with 400V motors and plant equipment maintenance.
• Apprenticeship or technical training with engineering qualification.

Responsibilities

• Investigating faults raised via SAP notifications and creating work orders.
• Carrying out scheduled maintenance in line with health & safety standards.
• Supervising third-party contractors on site and mentoring apprentices.
• Identifying improvement opportunities and supporting outages.

Skills

Power generation experience

Industrial maintenance

400V motors

Valve and pump maintenance

IT skills SAP MS Office

Health & safety compliance

Contractor supervision

Education

Apprenticeship

HNC/ONC in engineering

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Job Title: EC&I Technician

Location: Langage Power Station, Plymouth PL7 5AW

Salary: To be discussed on applicationplus 10% flexitime bonus on top

Temporary Fixed Term 2 year contract (potential to extend)

Site Based

Start Date: ASAP

Technical Partners are currently recruiting for an experienced EC&I Technician to join a leading organisation within the power generation sector. This is an excellent opportunity to secure a fixed-term contract working on a Combined Cycle Gas Turbine Power Plant, supporting the safe and efficient operation of critical plant systems.

This hands-on role focuses on maintaining and improving electrical, control, and instrumentation assets to ensure optimal performance, regulatory compliance, and minimal downtime. You will work closely with operations, engineering teams, and third-party contractors, contributing to both planned and reactive maintenance, as well as continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits:

• Basic salary to be discussed on application plus flexibility allowance 10% of base salary to cover overtime
• Bonus scheme:up to 10% of base salary
• Single cover Private Medical Insurance with AXA
• 5% matched pension, after 2 years' servicethis is double matched.
• Access to benefits and well-being hub

Key Responsibilities

• Investigating plant faults raised through SAP notifications
• Converting notifications into actionable work orders
• Completing scheduled maintenance tasks while adhering to strict health & safety standards
• Ensuring all tools and equipment are compliant and fit for purpose (PUWER, LOLER)
• Coordinating and supervising third-party contractors on site
• Identifying and implementing plant improvement opportunities
• Supporting outage planning and execution
• Responding to plant breakdowns as required
• Providing clear and timely progress updates
• Assisting in the development and mentoring of site apprentices

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Proven experience within power generation or a similar heavy industrial environment
• Experience working with 400v motors
• Strong background in maintenance and repair of industrial valves and pumps
• Competent IT skills (e.g. MS Office, SAP or similar systems)
• Proactive, flexible approach to work and continuous development
• Ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic operational environment
• Understanding of CCGT plant operations and core components

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognised apprenticeship or formal technical training
• HNC/ONC in an engineering discipline (or equivalent experience)

About the Opportunity

This role sits within a well-established and growing energy organisation operating across the UK and Ireland, with a strong focus on flexible generation and supporting the transition to low-carbon energy. The business offers a dynamic working environment where individuals can contribute directly to operational performance and continuous improvement.

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