At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver high-quality maintenance and fault-finding at a fuel storage site.
- Company: Safety-critical operator with a focus on quality and compliance.
- Benefits: Up to £46,000 salary, 30 days holiday, life assurance, and healthcare scheme.
- Other info: Opportunities for overtime and career growth in a regulated industry.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in a safety-critical environment.
- Qualifications: Qualified technician with experience in electrical control and instrumentation maintenance.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 44000 £ per year.
A safety-critical operator is seeking an EC I Technician to deliver high-quality reactive and planned maintenance at a fuel storage/terminal site in the Portsmouth area. You'll be responsible for maintaining and fault-finding across key electrical and control assets, including electrical distribution, motors, drives, switchgear, instrumentation and control systems. The post also includes first-line maintenance support for the BPCS (Basic Process Control System) and associated equipment. The role is primarily site-based, however there may be occasional requirements to support other UK locations. This can involve overnight stays, so a full UK driving licence is essential. Overtime may be available during the week and at weekends (not mandatory).
Key responsibilities
- Provide EC I maintenance support to day-to-day operations, ensuring equipment remains safe, available and compliant.
- Troubleshoot electrical/control faults, complete repairs effectively, and accurately record actions taken.
- Carry out routine inspections and quality checks on electrical systems to relevant standards and legal requirements.
- Complete assigned tasks safely and to agreed timeframes, including fault investigation, planned repair scopes, and proactive/reactive maintenance.
- Apply safe working practices aligned with high-hazard industry expectations (e.g., COMAH/DSEAR/EAWR/HASAWA where applicable).
- Support continuous improvement by identifying repeat failures, recommending corrective actions, and maintaining good maintenance discipline.
- Where required, take responsibility for job completion and supervise/support other operatives.
Training will be provided for any specific systems or instrumentation maintenance tools used on site.
About you
You'll be a qualified engineering technician with a recognised apprenticeship (or equivalent) and proven experience in electrical control and instrumentation maintenance. You'll work methodically, remain calm during breakdown situations, follow procedures, and demonstrate a strong safety record-ideally gained within hazardous or regulated operations. You should have a strong working knowledge of:
- National Working Rules for the Electrical Industry
- Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
- Electrical supply/installation practices, inspection and testing
You must be medically fit for Breathing Apparatus and Confined Space training/operations and have full colour vision.
Essential skills / knowledge
- 18th Edition (BS 7671)
- Completed a registered apprenticeship or equivalent structured training with practical electrical installation experience
- NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or approved equivalent)
- Minimum two years' experience working as an electrician post-training
- Demonstrated competence and a suitable qualification in inspection, testing, commissioning and certification (e.g., City Guilds 2391 or equivalent)
- Electrical maintenance experience on motors, switchgear and MCC/control panels (highly desirable)
Plus:
- Full UK driving licence
Desirable
- City Guilds 2391-52 (Inspection Testing)
- Experience in hazardous/major hazard operations (e.g., COMAH)
- Previous exposure to CompEx EX01-EX04 (desirable)
Benefits
- 30 days holiday + bank holidays
- Life assurance (e.g., 4x annual salary, subject to probation/eligibility) and group income protection
- Generous pension scheme
- Group healthcare scheme (permanent staff)
Interview process (dates provided)
- Stage 1: 9 September 2026 (Teams)
- Stage 2: 22 September 2026 (face-to-face, site in southern England)
*Applicants must be available for the above dates.
How to apply
Apply with your CV. Applications are reviewed as they are received, and we may close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed.
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