Instrumentation and Control Engineer

Astute People; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 43,200 - 52,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Pension

Overtime

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider is seeking a skilled maintenance engineer to work at a new Energy from Waste power station in Ellesmere Port. The role offers a starting salary of £48,000 plus bonus, pension, and overtime. Responsibilities include maintaining motors, drives, and instrumentation, supervising contractors, and improving plant processes. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of maintenance experience in a heavy process environment and relevant electrical qualifications. Join us to contribute to sustainable power generation.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' maintenance experience in a heavy process environment.
• Knowledge of SCADA/DCS/PLC systems and HV equipment.
• Electrical/C&I apprenticeship with NVQ, ONC or HNC.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and fault-finding on motors, drives, switchgear, and instrumentation.
• Supporting plant improvements, projects, and outage planning.
• Supervising contractors and ensuring accurate maintenance records.
• Calibrating instruments and maintaining control systems.

Skills

Electrical/C&I apprenticeship

Maintenance experience

Knowledge of SCADA/DCS/PLC systems

HV equipment knowledge

Education

NVQ, ONC or HNC

Job description

Earn a starting salary of £48,000 plus bonus, pension, and overtime — work on a brand-new Energy from Waste power station in Ellesmere Port.

Be part of a modern facility generating low-carbon energy for 75,000+ homes while supporting the sustainable disposal of over 500,000 tonnes of waste annually.

Why you’ll love this role:

• Days-based position with bonus and overtime
• Long-term job security on a new-build plant
• Opportunity to work with the latest EC&I technology

What you’ll be doing:

• Maintaining and fault-finding on motors, drives, switchgear, and instrumentation
• Supporting plant improvements, projects, and outage planning
• Supervising contractors and ensuring accurate maintenance records
• Calibrating instruments and maintaining control systems

What we want from you:

• Electrical/C&I apprenticeship with NVQ, ONC or HNC
• At least 5 years’ maintenance experience in a heavy process environment
• Knowledge of SCADA/DCS/PLC systems and HV equipment

Apply now to join this company and help deliver the future of sustainable power generation.