EC&I Technician

Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Technician

Salary: £46,800
Location: Wakefield
Contract Type: Permanent
Role: EC&I Technician

EC&I Technician role available! We are looking for someone to join a successful Chemical Manufacturing company. The Electrical Controls & Instrumentation Technician is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing electrical, control, and instrumentation systems used in chemical manufacturing operations. This company is heavily investing into their site and staff, and it is a great opportunity for those looking for a change of environment and great culture. This company has a direct presence across four continents’ and meets customers’ needs worldwide.

Benefits:

• Death in service benefit – 3x annual salary
• Critical illness cover
• 25 days holiday bank holidays
• Matched pension contribution scheme up to a total employer contribution of 10%

Qualifications & Skills Required for the EC&I Technician Position:

• Level 3 Electrical engineering qualification or apprenticeship.
• BS7671 Wiring Regulations training.
• Understanding of the Electricity at Work Regulations.
• Experience maintaining EC&I systems in an industrial environment.
• Ability to interpret electrical and instrumentation drawings.
• Good communication skills; data-driven approach.

Responsibilities of the EC&I Technician:

• Perform planned preventative maintenance on electrical, control, and instrumentation systems.
• Diagnose faults and repair plant equipment efficiently to minimise downtime.
• Maintain and improve electrical distribution systems
• Support upkeep of SCADA, DCS, PLC, and hard‑wired control systems.
• Conduct functional testing of process controls, safety systems, and critical alarms.
• Carry out routine calibrations of instrumentation.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records within the CMMS system.
• Work in compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act, COMAH requirements, and site-specific SHE policies.
• Safely isolate equipment following LOTOTO procedures.
• Complete risk assessments for routine and non‑routine tasks.

Please apply directly for further information regarding this EC&I Technician role.