ECI Maintenance Technician

Webrecruit; Northwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company is seeking an ECI Maintenance Technician to perform maintenance on electrical, control, and instrumentation systems at a modern power plant. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering and 3+ years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include fault diagnosis, routine maintenance, and ensuring safety compliance. This position offers a competitive salary, benefits like life insurance, and opportunities for training and progression.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Discretionary bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in power generation or heavy process plant.
• Strong knowledge of DCS, SCADA, PLCs, and emissions monitoring.
• Capable of interpreting electrical drawings and P&IDs.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and major ECI maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Support safe and efficient plant operations with timely repairs.
• Supervise contractors and participate in planning maintenance activities.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong organisational abilities

Fault diagnosis and maintenance

Education

ONC / City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Beamex

Job description

ECI Maintenance Technician

Are you looking for the right role for you? Then look no further…

• Salary – Competitive
• Hours – 40 hours per week, 08:00am to 16:30pm
• Location – Lostock EfW, CW9 7ZR

As an ECI Maintenance Technician at FCC Environment, you will be responsible for delivering day‑to‑day electrical, control, and instrumentation (ECI) maintenance and breakdown services. You will work in a fast‑paced, modern EfW Power Plant, helping to maintain maximum plant reliability, safety, flexibility, and performance. This includes fault diagnosis, repair, and routine maintenance on systems including DCS/SCADA, PLCs, instrument transmitters, electrical equipment, emissions monitoring equipment, and more.

This vacancy is for a full‑time position, working 5 days per week.

Our promise to you

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave (full‑time working) plus Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• On‑the‑job training and progression
• Recognition scheme
• Refer a friend programme
• Flexible benefits including high street savings, cycle to work scheme, Gymflex membership, holiday purchase and more
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and the Best Doctors Service via our Wellbeing Platform

What will you be doing?

• Performing routine, preventative, and major maintenance of electrical, control, and instrumentation systems
• Troubleshooting and fault finding and maintaining across power plant systems such as DCS/SCADA, PLCs, instrumentation, electrical systems and emissions monitoring
• Supporting safe and efficient plant operations through timely repairs and technical assistance
• Reading and interpreting electrical drawings, P&IDs, and loop diagrams
• Calibrating digital and analogue instrumentation using tools like Beamex and 4‑20mA loop testers
• Developing, maintaining and recording all work using the site's computerised maintenance management system (CMMS)
• Supervising contractors and contributing to the planning of outages and daily maintenance activities
• Supporting projects and initiatives to improve operational performance
• Supporting procurement and control of electrical and instrumentation spares and consumables
• Participating in the on‑call rota and covering the Maintenance Team Leader when required
• Promoting high standards of Health, Safety, and Environmental compliance on site

What are we looking for?

• A proactive, self‑motivated approach with the ability to work unsupervised
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written
• Strong organisational and time‑management abilities
• A team player with a flexible and positive “can do” attitude
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, high‑performance environment
• Willingness to take responsibility and ownership during dynamic situations
• Detail‑oriented with a focus on quality and safety
• Affable, approachable, and able to build strong working relationships

Essential Experience

• ONC / City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in an Electrical Engineering discipline (or equivalent). Lower‑level qualifications may be accepted with sufficient experience
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in power generation or a heavy process plant environment
• Strong knowledge of electrical, control, and instrumentation systems including DCS, SCADA, PLCs, analogue and digital instrumentation, emissions monitoring, etc.
• Proven experience in fault diagnosis, routine maintenance, and repair of electrical/control systems
• Able to interpret and work from electrical drawings, P&IDs, and loop diagrams
• Familiar with instrumentation calibration routines and tools (e.g., 4‑20mA, Beamex)
• Working knowledge of CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management Systems)
• Understanding of health, safety, and environmental practices – IOSH Managing Safely is desirable
• Competent in reading, writing, and following Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)

About Us

We are FCC Environment, one of the UK’s leading waste and resource management companies. Committed to sustainability, we strive to minimise landfill by transforming waste into valuable resources.

Operating over 200 facilities across England, Scotland, and Wales and employing around 4,200 people, we are at the forefront of tackling climate change and supporting the UK’s energy recovery goals.

We value people who bring ideas, drive, and determination to help us achieve more—and we hope that includes you.

FCC Environment is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.

How to apply

So, if you want to advance your career as an ECI Maintenance Technician, please contact [e-mail] at H9 Talent Solutions.