EC&I Technician

Discover Recruitment Ltd; Workington; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Bonus scheme

33 days leave

Overtime paid

Additional benefits

Job summary

Discover Recruitment Ltd is sourcing an EC&I Technician for an established industrial manufacturer in Workington, Cumbria. You will maintain and troubleshoot electrical, control and instrumentation systems to ensure plant reliability, safety and efficiency.

Working hours are 39 per week with overtime paid; salary £49,000 plus bonus and overtime, with a total package around £58,500. The role offers a hands-on environment with opportunities for training and career development.

Qualifications

• Time-served EC&I technician with an apprenticeship or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in industrial/manufacturing environments.
• Strong electrical fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with PLC/DCS, control and instrumentation systems.
• Familiar with CMMS and safety best practices.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across electrical, control and instrumentation systems.
• Diagnose and resolve faults involving electrical equipment, PLC/DCS, and instrumentation.
• Conduct inspections, testing and preventative maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures including permit-to-work.
• Support plant modifications, upgrades and new installations.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in reliability and efficiency.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

PLC/DCS experience

Instrumentation experience

CMMS knowledge

Safety procedures knowledge

Education

Apprenticeship in Electrical, Control and Instrumentation

Tools

CMMS

Job description

EC&I Technician

Location: Workington, Cumbria

The Opportunity

Discover is working with an established industrial manufacturer in Workington to recruit an experienced EC&I Technician to join their engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy manufacturing environment, playing a key role in maintaining, troubleshooting and improving critical plant equipment. You'll work across electrical, control and instrumentation systems, ensuring plant reliability, operational efficiency and the highest standards of safety.

Key Responsibilities

As the EC&I Technician you'll be responsible for the following:

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across electrical, control and instrumentation systems.
• Diagnose and resolve faults involving electrical equipment, PLC/DCS systems and industrial instrumentation.
• Conduct inspections, testing and preventative maintenance to minimise downtime and improve plant reliability.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures, including permit-to-work systems, isolations and risk assessments.
• Support plant modifications, equipment upgrades and new installations.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary engineering team to resolve technical challenges.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, reliability and operational efficiency.
• Provide technical guidance and support to colleagues when required.

Skills & Experience

As the EC&I Technician you'll be required to have the following:

• Time-served EC&I Technician with a recognised apprenticeship in Electrical, Control and Instrumentation or equivalent technical qualification.
• Experience working within an industrial, manufacturing or process-driven environment.
• Strong electrical fault-finding and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Experience maintaining PLC, DCS, control and instrumentation systems.
• Familiarity with Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Good understanding of industrial safety procedures and maintenance best practices.
• Willingness to undertake additional training and certification.

Working Hours, Salary & Benefits

• Working Hours: 39 hours per week.
• Overtime: Readily available paid at the following:
  • Weekdays & Saturdays – 1.5x basic pay
  • Sundays & Bank Holidays – 2x basic pay
  • Christmas Day – 3x basic pay
• Pension: Competitive pension plan
• Salary: £49,000 + Bonus & Overtime (total package circa £58,500)
• Bonus: Incentive plan bonus scheme
• Annual Leave: 33 days, including Bank Holidays.
• Additional Benefits: Further benefits available.