EC&I Technician

Job Title: Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) Technician

Location: Runcorn

Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary: £47,239 per year + annual bonus scheme + benefits

Role Overview

An opportunity has arisen for an EC&I Technician to join a team operating at the forefront of energy recovery and waste transformation. This position plays a vital role in ensuring the reliable, safe, and efficient performance of a large-scale Energy Recovery Facility (ERF), helping support national sustainability and climate goals by converting waste into energy.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on all Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) equipment across the facility.
• Diagnose faults and implement corrective actions to ensure plant reliability and availability.
• Contribute to and deliver improvement projects that enhance plant performance and reduce operational costs.
• Ensure maintenance activities are conducted safely, efficiently, and in line with environmental and operational targets.
• Provide technical support across disciplines and assist in the coordination and oversight of contractors.
• Participate in an on-call rota to provide support for breakdowns and urgent maintenance—this includes availability during nights, weekends, and bank holidays.

Candidate Profile

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in EC&I engineering within the process or manufacturing industries.
• City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 / HNC (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Experience using Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Working knowledge of DCS and SCADA systems.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental practices and regulations.
• Ability to interpret instrument loop drawings and P&IDs.
• Logical thinker with strong problem-solving skills.
• Effective communicator at all levels of the organisation.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Recognised electrical qualification that qualifies for multi-skilled status.
• 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations certification.