Electrical Control & Instrumentation Technician

SCINERGY Recruitment Limited; Kingsnorth; On-site; GBP 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Technician in Kingsnorth, UK. The role offers a salary up to £52,000, including a 20% bonus scheme and various benefits such as private medical cover and 25 days’ holiday. Candidates should hold an HNC level qualification, have a background in hands-on maintenance, and support project activities within an industrial setting. Excellent collaboration and safety compliance skills are essential.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to 20%

Private medical cover

Life assurance

25 days' holiday + 8 bank holidays

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship in electrical, electronic or related engineering discipline.
• Proven hands-on maintenance experience in industrial environments.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental requirements.

Responsibilities

• Carry out fault-finding, repairs, and preventative maintenance on EC&I equipment.
• Supervise and coordinate contractors when required.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records through the site CMMS.

Skills

Fault-finding

Preventative maintenance

Team collaboration

Health and safety compliance

Education

HNC level engineering qualification

Time-served apprenticeship in electrical or electronic discipline

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Technician

Up to £52,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Rochester, Kent

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out fault‑finding, repairs and preventative maintenance on EC&I equipment including sensors (pressure, level, temperature, flow), control systems (DCS/PLCs) and electrical plant such as motors and drives.
• Collaborate with fellow Technicians and Engineers to deliver a clear and achievable daily maintenance schedule.
• Support plant improvement projects, modifications and upgrade work across the site.
• Assist with outage and shutdown activities, ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records through the site CMMS.
• Supervise and coordinate contractors when required.

Experience & Qualifications

• Time‑served apprenticeship in electrical, electronic or related engineering discipline.
• Relevant engineering qualification at HNC level or above.
• Proven hands‑on maintenance experience across control, instrumentation and electrical systems within a heavy industrial environment (power generation, refinery, chemical, steel, paper, etc.).
• Experience using a CMMS for work planning and reporting.
• Strong understanding of health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Team‑focused attitude with the ability to work collaboratively within a small, skilled engineering team.

Salary & Benefits

• Basic salary up to £50,000 depending on experience
• £2,100 location allowance
• Bonus scheme up to 20%
• Additional 3‑year rolling bonus
• Private medical cover
• Life assurance & income protection
• 25 days' holiday + 8 bank holidays

If you’re interested, or know someone that might be, get in touch with Steve at SCINERGY Recruitment.

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