Lead Control & Instrumentation Technician

Viridor Limited; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Viridor seeks a Lead Control & Instrumentation Technician in Glasgow to lead day-to-day maintenance across site control and instrumentation assets. You will provide technical leadership to C&I Technicians and Apprentices, ensuring safe, efficient work within environmental and H&S standards.

The role combines hands-on technical work with contractor management, outage planning, and team development to maximise plant reliability and performance.

Qualifications

• Recognised apprenticeship with City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent technical qualification.
• Experience in process industry, energy-from-waste, or similar industrial environment.
• Experience with PLC, DCS and SCADA systems.
• Experience leading maintenance teams and driving performance improvements.
• Excellent communication and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate planned and reactive maintenance on plant control and instrumentation systems.
• Supervise, mentor and support C&I Technicians and Apprentices.
• Diagnose faults and lead root cause investigations for timely resolutions.
• Manage contractors ensuring safety and site procedure compliance.
• Conduct safety and technical inspections and document CMMS records.
• Support outage planning to maximise plant availability and reliability.

Skills

Process industry

Leadership

CMMS experience

PLC/DCS/SCADA

Maintenance leadership

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ3

Tools

CMMS

Job description

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Our Vision is to be the UK’s leading innovator of resource recovery and recycling, transforming waste for a climate-positive future.

Are you someone who lives and breathes high performance, leads with ambition, and would like to be part of an organisation that looks after tomorrow? Viridor has a redefined purpose, a bold Vision, and an ambitious, market-leading strategy. We are investing in the future, and we need a talented team with exceptional people, who believe in each other, to help us achieve this.

Join us, as we rise to the challenge andbuild a world where nothing goes to waste

Viridor is at the forefront of waste management and resource recovery in the UK, operating the largest network of Energy Recovery Facilities (ERFs). We play a crucial role in supporting the UK's climate goals by diverting waste from landfills and transforming it into valuable energy resources.

We have an opportunity in GRREC, Glasgowfor a Lead Control & Instrumentation Technician to join our team working 40 h ours per week.

The salary for this role will be £64,742 per year, and participation in an annual bonus scheme, in addition to our great range of benefits.

The closing date for applications is 6th November2026. We encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early if we receive a high number of applications.

Reporting to the Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the day-to-day planning, supervision and delivery of maintenance activities across the site's control and instrumentation assets. You will provide technical leadership to C&I Technicians and Apprentices whilst ensuring maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently and in compliance with all operational, environmental and health & safety requirements.

This is a hands-on leadership position combining technical expertise, contractor management, outage planning and team development to maximise plant reliability and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate planned and reactive maintenance activities on plant control and instrumentation systems.
• Supervise, mentor and support C&I Technicians and Apprentices.
• Diagnose faults and lead root cause investigations to ensure timely resolution of equipment issues.
• Manage contractors undertaking specialist maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with site procedures and safety standards.
• Conduct plant inspections, safety inspections and technical assessments.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are accurately recorded and managed through the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Support outage planning and delivery to optimise plant availability and asset reliability.
• Review and own Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS), ensuring all work is completed safely.
• Work closely with Planning Engineers and Stock Controllers to maintain critical spare parts and consumables.
• Assist with site projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide engineering cover and support when required.
• Conduct Performance Annual Reviews (PARs) and support the ongoing development of team members.
• Promote a positive health, safety and environmental culture across the site.

Health, Safety & Environmental Responsibilities

Safety is our highest priority. As Lead C&I Technician, you will:

• Take full accountability for preventing incidents that could impact health, safety or the environment.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are carried out in accordance with company procedures and safe systems of work.
• Lead by example in promoting a strong safety culture.
• Challenge unsafe behaviours and drive continuous improvement in HSE performance.

About You

• Experience within a process industry, power generation, energy-from-waste, manufacturing or similar industrial environment.
• Strong background in Control & Instrumentation engineering and maintenance.
• Experience working with Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Experience with PLC, DCS and SCADA systems.
• Experience leading maintenance teams and driving performance improvements.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and make sound technical decisions.
• Effective fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive approach with a commitment to continuous improvement.

Essential Qualifications

• Recognised apprenticeship with City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent technical qualification in a relevant discipline.

Desirable Experience & Qualifications

• Experience working within the Energy from Waste sector.
• Knowledge of Management of Change processes.
• Experience managing Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS).
• Experience working under Permit to Work systems.
• HNC or equivalent technical qualification.
• Formal Health & Safety qualification.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Senior Authorised Person (SAP) or Prime Duty Holder status with LV/HV experience.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to work at one of Scotland's leading energy recovery facilities, contributing to the generation of renewable energy while helping divert waste from landfill. You'll join a collaborative engineering team where safety, innovation and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do.

We are a Great Place to Work

There has never been a more exciting time to join Viridor. Following the acquisition of the business by the global private equity firm, KKR, the core business has been reshaped to focus on our leading UK Energy from Waste portfolio.

As an equal opportunities' employer, Viridor is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.