Electrical Control and Instrumentation Technician

Astute People; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy firm is seeking an experienced EC&I Technician for their biogas plant in South London. In this role, you will ensure optimal plant performance by maintaining instrumentation and control systems, assisting in commissioning projects, and promoting safety. Applicants should have relevant qualifications and at least 4 years of experience in a similar role. Competitive salary and benefits including pension and 25 days holiday are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Pension

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in a similar EC&I technician role.
• Valid electrical certification (e.g., 17th / 18th Edition for UK roles).
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and calibration of plant instrumentation.
• Maintain PLC and SCADA systems.
• Assist with commissioning of instrumentation and control systems.
• Support EC&I needs including planned and unplanned maintenance.

Skills

Electrical engineering knowledge

Instrumentation systems maintenance

PLC and SCADA systems

Safety compliance

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds / HNC / HND in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation or Control Systems

Job description

Astute's Renewables Team

Astute's Renewables Team is with a working with a well-established energy from waste business who are fully committed to contributing to a more sustainable world. They are looking to recruit an experienced EC&I Technician for their Biogas plant in South London

Overview

The EC&I Technician will play an important part in helping to ensure the plant continues to perform to a high standard and support the business with its growth and investment in sustainability. The role comes with a competitive salary, pension and company benefits.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and calibration of plant instrumentation, including gas analysis.
• Maintain PLC and SCADA systems.
• Assist the Project team with commissioning of instrumentation and control systems on new plants and upgrades.
• Provide hands‑on support on all EC&I needs, including shutdowns, planned and unplanned maintenance, incidents, improvements, and modifications.
• Assist with modifications of PLC‑based control systems and instrumentation on existing plants, ensuring all documentation is accurate and properly recorded.
• Actively promote safety schemes, including safety reviews, investigations, audits, and reporting including HAZOP, LOPA, DSEAR, RBI and functional safety compliance.
• Work alongside maintenance technicians to support in diagnosing faults and suggesting / assisting in equipment upgrades.
• Supervising and directing onsite contracts when necessary.
• Shift work, overtime, and on‑call duties may be required.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds / HNC / HND in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation or Control Systems (or equivalent).
• Valid electrical certification (e.g., 17th / 18th Edition for UK roles).
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• 4+ years of experience in a similar EC&I technician role.
• Experience in heavy industry, power generation, oil & gas, water treatment, or similar fields preferred.
• Proven ability to read and interpret electrical and instrumentation drawings and schematics.

Personal Skills

• Extensive knowledge and hands‑on experience maintaining controls and instrumentation systems including DCS, SCADA and PLCs as well as instruments (pressure, temperature, flow etc).
• Working in confined spaces, at heights, or in hazardous environments.

Salary and benefits

• Competitive salary DOE (depending on experience).
• Pension.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Other benefits to be discussed.

INDREN

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.