EC&I Technician

Technical Partners; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 48,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the energy sector is seeking an EC&I Technician in Ellesmere Port. The role involves performing maintenance and fault diagnosis on electrical systems at a state-of-the-art facility. The ideal candidate will have a strong Electrical/Instrumentation background and at least 5 years of practical experience. The company offers a salary of £48,000 with potential to earn up to £60,000 including bonuses, along with extensive benefits and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Excellent pension scheme

Private healthcare

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong EC&I background in Energy from Waste, process plants, or similar.
• Minimum 5 years practical electrical/instrumentation experience.
• Experience with fault diagnosis and repair of electrical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, fault diagnosis, and repair of electrical equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety rules and management instructions.
• Support outage planning and execution.

Skills

Electrical background

Instrumentation knowledge

Proficiency in maintenance planning

Experience with control systems

Ability to read technical drawings

Education

Recognised Electrical/Instrumentation apprenticeship

IOSH or NEBOSH safety qualification

Tools

CMMS

SCADA

DCS

VSDs

Switchgear

Job description

Job Title: EC&I Technician

Location: Ellesmere Port, North West

Salary: £48,000 + benefits + bonus scheme + on call payment (potential up to £60,000)

Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm + overtime when required

Site Based

Start Date: ASAP

Job Overview:

EC&I Partners are working with a leading organisation in the Energy from Waste industry, offering a chance to be part of a cutting‑edge facility that generates sustainable electricity for thousands of homes. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced EC&I Maintenance Technician to join a forward‑thinking team and make a real impact.

Reporting to the EC&I Maintenance Supervisor, you will carry out planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance on electrical and control systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards and environmental permits. As an EC&I Technician you will be supporting pre‑commissioning, hot commissioning, and helping shape operational standards from day one.

Benefits

• £48-£50k salary, plus overtime, bonus scheme and on call premiums
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Excellent pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Health insurance
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Career progression within a growing industry
• Fantastic working and break environment

Key Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, fault diagnosis, and repair of electrical equipment and infrastructure
• Ensure compliance with safety rules, codes of practice, and management instructions
• Report and investigate health, safety, and environmental incidents
• Execute proactive and reactive maintenance activities to OEM standards
• Assist in developing maintenance documentation and strategies
• Work with CMMS to prioritise and manage tasks efficiently
• Support outage planning and execution
• Supervise contractors, reviewing risk assessments and quality of work
• Maintain plant cleanliness and housekeeping standards
• Participate in H&S meetings and inspections
• Contribute to continuous improvement and root cause analysis

Qualifications & Experience

• Recognised Electrical/Instrumentation apprenticeship or equivalent qualifications
• Strong EC&I background in ERF, process plant, or similar environment
• Experience with switchgear, control gear, instrumentation, motors, VSDs, DCS, and SCADA
• Minimum 5 years‘ practical electrical/instrumentation experience
• Knowledge of CMMS and maintenance planning
• Ability to read technical drawings, P&IDs, and schematics
• IOSH or NEBOSH safety qualification (advantageous)

Why us?

Our client is a leader in the energy‑from‑waste industry, committed to creating sustainable solutions and achieving outstanding results. They generate electricity for homes and businesses using non‑recyclable waste, while also recycling ash into building materials and recovering metals for reuse.

Their facilities are among the most advanced globally, equipped with state‑of‑the‑art technology to ensure safety and success. Joining this team means working alongside highly skilled, diverse professionals in a business that values ideas, celebrates achievements, and truly invests in its people.