At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform maintenance on electrical and instrumentation systems in a dynamic industrial setting.
- Company: Leading chemical manufacturing organisation prioritising safety and compliance.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, strong development opportunities, and a collaborative engineering team.
- Other info: Structured working pattern with planned weekend rota and call-outs.
- Why this job: Join a safety-first environment and work on complex plant systems.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation and experience in fault finding.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
I'm currently supporting a leading COMAH-regulated chemical manufacturing organisation, who are looking to recruit an experienced E&I Technician. This is a key role supporting the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of plant equipment within a complex industrial environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform planned preventive and reactive maintenance on electrical, control, and instrumentation systems
- Diagnose faults and carry out effective troubleshooting and repairs
- Work within a permit-to-work system, ensuring full compliance
- Use engineering and ERP systems for work orders, maintenance planning, and materials management
- Support wider site engineering activities and improvement projects
- Provide cover for the E&I Coordinator when required
- Maintain strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards
About You
We're looking for a hands-on engineer with a strong maintenance background in a similar heavy industrial setting.
Essential:
- Time-served Electrical / Instrumentation Maintenance Engineer
- NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Installation or related discipline
- 18th Edition (BS7671) certification
- Proven experience in fault finding and diagnostics
- Background in chemical, petrochemical, or high-hazard manufacturing environments
- Strong communication skills and ability to prioritise tasks
- Good level of computer literacy
Desirable:
- CompEx (Ex01-Ex06) certification
- Experience working in ATEX / hazardous area environments
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to join a highly regulated, safety-first environment with strong development on offer
- Work within a skilled and collaborative engineering team
- Exposure to complex plant systems and ongoing improvement projects
- Structured working pattern including planned weekend rota and call-outs
For more information or to apply, use the link below. Alternatively if you know someone who would be a great fit, we offer £200 referral vouchers for successfully placed candidates.
EC&I Technician (Days) in Salford employer: Robert Walters
Join a leading COMAH-regulated chemical manufacturing organisation that prioritises safety and compliance while offering a competitive salary and benefits package. With a strong focus on employee development, you will work within a skilled engineering team in a collaborative environment, gaining exposure to complex plant systems and improvement projects. This role not only provides a structured working pattern but also the opportunity to contribute to a safety-first culture in a dynamic industrial setting.
