Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading Energy from Waste company in the UK to recruit an Electrical Controls and Instrumentation Technician for its site in Milton Keynes.
The EC&I Technician role comes with a starting salary of up to £52,000 and a bonus.
If you are an apprentice trained EC&I Technician with strong Controls and Instrumentation knowledge and experience on heavy industrial sites and looking to work then submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties of the EC&I Technician role
Reporting to the Maintenance Manager you will:
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Perform fault finding and rectification on electrical, control, and instrumentation equipment.
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Execute planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance tasks to the highest standards.
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Manage a delegated plant area, including planned outages and scheduled maintenance activities.
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Ensure all client specifications and requirements are consistently met and maintained.
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Assist in planned outages and shutdown activities, supporting the maintenance team’s objectives.
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Report maintenance issues promptly through line management to ensure timely resolution.
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Accurately complete maintenance documentation using the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
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Support the Lead EC&I Engineer with ordering and managing critical spares inventory.
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Participate actively in team briefings, toolbox talks, and continuous safety meetings.
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Adhere strictly to site safety rules and health, safety, quality, and environmental policies at all times.
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
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Recognised Controls and Instrumentation Engineering apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent (C&I HNC desirable).
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Proven experience in fault finding and calibration of instrumentation (level, temperature, pressure, flow) and control systems including DCS, SCADA, and PLCs.
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Skilled in working with control panels, wiring standards, motors, switchgear, variable speed drives, and circuit breakers.
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Ability to read and interpret EC&I drawings, documents, and work safely under permit-to-work systems and risk assessments.
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Experience working in fast-paced environments, managing planned and reactive maintenance to tight deadlines.
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A C&I Bias is preferred for this role.
Personal skills
The Electrical Controls and Instrumentation Technician role would suit someone who is:
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Strong attention to detail with a commitment to quality workmanship.
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Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and fixing issues.
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Good communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with the team and clients.
Salary and benefits of the EC&I Technician role
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Starting salary of up to £52,000 dependant on experience
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Benefits package and training opportunities
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Opportunity to work for a leading EfW company
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