Electrical, Control and Instrumentation (EC&I) Craftsperson

RWE AG; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Newark is seeking an Electrical, Control, and Instrumentation Craftsperson to maintain and repair equipment across their plant. The ideal candidate will have an NVQ Level 3, relevant experience, and strong technical skills. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits including personal retirement savings and health insurance.

Benefits

Starting salary from £43,000 to £50,000

Up to 10% annual bonus

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company Paid Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of NVQ Level 3 in an engineering discipline.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience in heavy industry.
• Competence in using basic IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for fault diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of equipment.
• Carry out routine and emergent maintenance tasks.
• Ensure a safe workplace and report all safety issues.

Skills

Proactive approach

Team-focused attitude

Communication skills

Self-reliance

Education

NVQ Level 3 in engineering discipline

Tools

PLC systems

HMI

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Client:

RWE AG

Location:

Newark, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Main Purpose of the Role

Reporting to the site crafts-team supervisor, the Craftsperson will be responsible for fault diagnosis, maintenance and repair of equipment across all areas of plant as well as carrying out routine maintenance activities. Working in an efficient and proactive manner, in accordance with RWE safety rules and procedures, you will require minimal Supervision. This is primarily a day working role but you must be prepared to provide cover outside normal working hours and to work shifts and weekends if required.

You should be aware that the role includes working in confined spaces, at heights and in

all weathers.

In addition to maintenance duties there will be a requirement to support other sections, for example operations teams, storekeeping duties and general site duties as allocated.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the Power Station is a safe workplace and contribute to its safe, efficient, and cost-effective operation.
• Be responsible for the quality of your work, recording all activities via the PRISM system, and making recommendations for future work.
• Immediately report all safety and environmental issues.
• Maintain productivity in line with business needs while ensuring high-quality work and excellent housekeeping during and after tasks.
• Carry out both routine and emergent maintenance tasks as directed by a chargehand or supervisor.
• Understand station processes such as stores, spare parts booking, quality assurance, and maintenance management systems.
• Take a proactive role in improving maintenance activities and supporting both maintenance and operations.
• Collaborate with maintenance engineers and technicians to resolve recurring or unusual defects.

Knowledge & Skills

• Demonstrate a proactive, technically sound approach to safety, quality of work, and achieving company and team goals, with a positive, team-focused attitude.
• Hold a minimum of NVQ Level 3 in an engineering discipline and be apprentice-trained with at least 1 year of relevant experience.
• Show competence in using basic IT systems and possess excellent communication skills.
• Exhibit a high degree of self-reliance, motivation, confidence, and flexibility in working hours.
• Make effective decisions under pressure and build strong working relationships across all organizational levels.

Electrical specific:

• Demonstrable experience on electrical equipment associated with heavy industry, including motors, switchgear (up to 6.6kV), actuators, battery and DC systems, hazardous area equipment, general electrical installations and fault investigation and diagnostics
• Understanding of generators, excitation systems, and brush-gear including maintenance.
• Understanding, knowledge and experience of DSEAR and ATEX regulations

Control and Instrumentation specific:

• Able to demonstrate experience and technical knowledge of state of the
• HMI, PLC experience and knowledge desirable
• Pneumatic and hydraulic control valve set up and fault diagnosis, positioners and servos.
• Understanding, knowledge and experience of DSEAR and ATEX regulations, including the ability to train to COMPEX standards.
• Able to work competently and reliably on safety instrumented systems, DCS systems and hazardous area equipment.

What we will offer you

• An expected starting salary from £43,000 to £50,000 depending on experience and up to 10% annual bonus
• A personal retirement savings plan – if you put in 5% we will top up by a further 10% and you will get life assurance worth 4 x annual salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pro-rata
• Company Paid Private Medical Insurance for you and your family
• Enhanced parental leave from day 1 of you joining #TeamRWE – For primary care givers, weeks 1-29 will be fully paid and 30-39 paid via SMP. For secondary care givers, you’ll get 12 weeks of fully paid leave.
• One free professional membership subscription
• Access to flexible benefits such as Critical Illness, Dental Plan, Health Cash Plan, Share Incentive Plan, Cycle2Work, Electric Car Lease Scheme, Buy Additional Annual Leave and retail savings scheme
• Occupational Health support services for your wellbeing
• Access to our employee assistance programme in times of need
• Up to 2 days volunteering a year

To view a preview of our benefits site ‘YourHub’ and see some of the other benefits we have on offer please visit https://www.edenred.co.uk/campaigns/rwe-yourhub/index.html

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