EC&I Technician: PLC, SCADA & Instrumentation

E3 Recruitment; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Death in service

Critical illness cover

Holiday allowance 25 days + BH

Pension matching 10%

Job summary

The EC&I Technician position in Wakefield is offered by a chemical manufacturing company. The role focuses on installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing electrical, control, and instrumentation systems used in manufacturing operations.

The company is investing in its site and staff, offering a path for career growth and a supportive culture. Key tasks include planned maintenance, fault diagnosis, SCADA, DCS, and PLC support, calibration of instruments, and ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• Level 3 electrical qualification or apprenticeship.
• BS7671 Wiring Regulations training.
• Understanding of the Electricity at Work Regulations.
• Experience maintaining EC&I systems in an industrial environment.
• Ability to interpret electrical and instrumentation drawings.
• Good communication skills; data-driven approach.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance on electrical, control, and instrumentation systems.
• Diagnose faults and repair plant equipment efficiently to minimise downtime.
• Maintain and improve electrical distribution systems.
• Support upkeep of SCADA, DCS, PLC, and hard‑wired control systems.
• Conduct functional testing of process controls, safety systems, and critical alarms.
• Carry out routine calibrations of instrumentation.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records within the CMMS system.
• Work in compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act, COMAH requirements, and site‑specific SHE policies.
• Safely isolate equipment following LOTOTO procedures.
• Complete risk assessments for routine and non‑routine tasks.

Skills

Data-driven approach

Good communication

Interpret electrical drawings

Education

Level 3 Electrical engineering qualification or apprenticeship

Tools

SCADA

DCS

PLC

Job description

The EC&I Technician position in Wakefield is offered by a chemical manufacturing company. The role focuses on installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing electrical, control, and instrumentation systems used in manufacturing operations.

The company is investing in its site and staff, offering a path for career growth and a supportive culture. Key tasks include planned maintenance, fault diagnosis, SCADA, DCS, and PLC support, calibration of instruments, and ensuring compliance with