EC&I Technician: DCS/SCADA Maintenance & Reliability

Randstad NV; Exeter; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking an experienced EC&I Technician (Electrical, Control & Instrumentation) for our Exeter site. You will perform planned and reactive maintenance on instrumentation, electrical, and control systems, ensuring safe, reliable plant operation and contributing to continuous improvement.

The role involves calibration, asset logging in CMMS, and collaboration with operations to meet KPIs. A 1-in-4 on-call rota and a comprehensive benefits package accompany a 40-hour week.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Perform planned preventative and unplanned corrective maintenance on instrumentation, electrical, and control systems.
• Calibration & Instrumentation: Manage site calibration programs and maintain precise calibration records.
• Asset Management & Reporting: Conduct plant and safety inspections and log assets in CMMS.
• Safety & Compliance: Perform risk assessments and adhere to Safe Systems of Work and Permit to Work.
• Contractor Management: Assist in coordinating and supervising third-party contractors on site.
• Operational Alignment: Collaborate with operations to hit KPIs and improve plant reliability.
• On-Call & Breakdown Response: Participate in a 1-in-4 callout rota for out-of-hours breakdowns.
• Secondary Duties: Support store/inventory and cover senior engineering tasks for development.

Skills

Fault finding

Electrical & Instrumentation

Analytical thinking

Self-management

Communication

Education

Engineering apprenticeship (City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3)

Tools

DCS/SCADA

CMMS

Job description

Randstad CPE is seeking an experienced EC&I Technician (Electrical, Control & Instrumentation) for our Exeter site. You will perform planned and reactive maintenance on instrumentation, electrical, and control systems, ensuring safe, reliable plant operation and contributing to continuous improvement.

The role involves calibration, asset logging in CMMS, and collaboration with operations to meet KPIs. A 1-in-4 on-call rota and a comprehensive benefits package accompany a 40-hour week.