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Job Title: EC&I Technician
Location: Ellesmere Port, North West
Salary: £48,000 + benefits + bonus scheme + on call payment (potential up to £60,000 PA)
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 theenergy-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.
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