Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Technical Partners International; Ellesmere Port; In loco; GBP 52.000 - 54.000; Tempo pieno

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Structured 37.5h week

On-call rota

Overtime opportunities

Generous pension match (8%)

Annual bonus (10%)

33 days holiday

Descrizione del lavoro

Technical Partners International is seeking a Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Technician to join a leading energy organisation across Stanlow plants and Oil Terminal. You will develop maintenance plans, lead shutdown activities and provide technical support for E&I maintenance to maximise plant reliability.

Based in Ellesmere Port, the role offers a 37.5-hour week, a Monday–Friday pattern, and a comprehensive package including on-call rota, overtime, and a strong pension scheme.

Competenze

• 5-10 years of E&I maintenance experience in oil, gas or chemical industries.
• A recognised engineering apprenticeship.
• COMPEX Ex01-Ex04
• HNC/HND in engineering discipline.
• IOSH or NEBOSH workplace safety qualification.
• Knowledge of process instrumentation (temperature, pressure, flow, level).
• Maintenance engineering standards and safe working practices.

Mansioni

• Develop and deliver maintenance plans with the E&I Team Leader.
• Ensure preventative and corrective maintenance meets procedures and standards.
• Provide troubleshooting for electrical and instrumentation issues.
• Lead planning and execution of plant shutdowns and coordinate activities.
• Maintain CMMS records and provide detailed feedback on work.
• Support equipment reliability across Stanlow facilities and Oil Terminal.
• Coordinate with planners, operations and management.
• Mentor colleagues and apprentices.

Conoscenze

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Leadership experience

Maintenance standards

Formazione

Engineering apprenticeship

HNC/HND in engineering

COMPEX Ex01-Ex04

IOSH or NEBOSH

Strumenti

CMMS

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Title: Senior Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Technician

Location: Ellesmere Port, North West

Salary: £52,000-£54,000 per annum plus OT and on-call allowance

Permanent Full time Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Additional Benefits: Expect 70 hours of shutdown overtime (twice per year) plus an average of 15 hours monthly OT and 1 in 5 week on-call rota

About the Opportunity

Technical Partners are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Technician to join a leading energy organisation operating across its Stanlow plants and Oil Terminal.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced E&I professional with a strong background in industrial maintenance, ideally within the oil, gas or chemical processing industries. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining plant reliability, maximising equipment availability and ensuring all maintenance activities are carried out safely and efficiently.

Working closely with the E&I Team Leader, you will provide technical support, help coordinate maintenance activities and take a leading role in shutdown planning and execution across multiple sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and deputise for the E&I Team Leader in developing and delivering maintenance plans.
• Ensure preventative and corrective maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with company procedures and relevant industry standards.
• Provide technical expertise and troubleshooting support for electrical and instrumentation maintenance issues.
• Lead the planning and execution of plant shutdowns, coordinating maintenance activities to minimise downtime.
• Maintain and update the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS), ensuring accurate records and detailed feedback on completed work.
• Support equipment reliability and plant availability across the Stanlow facilities and Argent Oil Terminal.
• Work collaboratively with maintenance planners, operations teams and plant management to coordinate maintenance requirements.
• Support the training, development and mentoring of colleagues and apprentices.

Skills & Experience Required

• 5-10 years of E&I maintenance experience within the oil, gas or chemical industry.
• A recognised engineering apprenticeship.
• COMPEX Ex01-Ex04
• HNC/HND in an engineering discipline.
• IOSH or NEBOSH workplace safety qualification.
• Good working knowledge of process instrumentation, including temperature, pressure, flow and level measurement.
• Strong understanding of maintenance engineering standards and safe working practices.
• Previous experience leading maintenance teams and/or shutdown activities.
• Experience using a CMMS and maintaining accurate maintenance records.
• Strong organisational, analytical and time-management skills.

Benefits at a Glance

• Working Hours: 8am-4pm, Monday to Friday (37.5 hours paid per week). Regular, structured workweek for an excellent work-life balance.
• On-Call Rota: 1 in every 5 weeks, £305 per week on call allowance - £3172 per annum
• Salary: Up to £54,000 per annum,based on experience and technical competency, plus overtime, on-call payments, and premiums.
• Overtime Rates:
  • Weekdays: After normal hours - first hour at flat rate, subsequent hours at 1.5x normal pay.
  • Weekends: Double time.
  • Expect 70 hours of shutdown overtime (per event x2 per year) plus an average 15-20 hours monthly.
• Holidays: 33 days annually (including Bank Holidays).
• Pension: Generous contributions with 8% employer match (minimum 5% employee contribution).
• Bonus Scheme: 10% discretionary annual bonus.

Working Pattern

The role operates Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, supporting facilities across Stanlow and the Oil Terminal. Participation in an on-call rota is required, with overtime available, particularly during planned shutdown periods.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join an established energy operation in a senior technical role, where your experience will directly contribute to plant safety, reliability and operational performance.

This position offers an excellent next step for an experienced E&I Technician. If you have the relevant E&I maintenance experience and are looking for your next career opportunity, we would love to hear from you.