EC&I Technician / EC&I Technicianess

EC&I Technician

W Talent is thrilled to be partnering with a rapidly growing organization in the renewable energy sector. This organization's vision is to be a leading innovator in resource recovery and recycling, transforming waste for a climate-positive future.

The Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) Technician to join the team in Exeter. We are looking for someone who enjoys troubleshooting complex systems, collaborating across multiple disciplines, and contributing to continuous improvement in a modern industrial environment.

As an EC&I Technician, you will be responsible for planned and reactive maintenance activities across the site, ensuring that plant equipment and control systems operate safely and efficiently. You will also support other engineering disciplines when required and assist with contractor coordination to maintain a safe and productive working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on instrumentation and control systems.
• Diagnose faults and implement effective corrective actions.
• Manage calibration programs and maintain accurate calibration records.
• Work confidently with instrument loop drawings, schematics, and P&IDs.
• Conduct plant and safety inspections.
• Support the supervision and coordination of contractors on site.
• Maintain accurate records within the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Assist with monitoring and reporting on critical plant assets.
• Carry out risk assessments and ensure Safe Systems of Work are followed at all times.
• Collaborate with Operations and Maintenance teams to meet performance targets.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance plant reliability, safety, and environmental performance.
• Provide occasional support to the stores function when required.
• Cover aspects of the C&I Engineer role as necessary, broadening your technical experience and knowledge.
• Respond to plant and equipment breakdowns during and when necessary, outside normal working hours.

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• Experience in Control & Instrumentation engineering within a process industry, power generation facility, or similar industrial environment.
• Experience using Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Experience working with DCS and/or SCADA systems.
• Relevant technical qualification, such as City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent.
• Completion of a recognized engineering apprenticeship.
• Strong understanding of Health, Safety, and Environmental responsibilities within an industrial setting.

Essential Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions.
• Strong analytical and fault-finding capabilities.
• Effective problem-solving skills with a proactive approach.
• Ability to prioritize workload and work effectively under time constraints.
• Flexible and adaptable work approach.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable Qualifications

• Knowledge of Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS).
• Experience with Permit to Work and Safe Systems of Work.
• ONC/HNC in an engineering or technical discipline.
• COMPEX 1-4 certification.
• Formal Health & Safety qualification.
• Full UK driving license.
• Experience coordinating contractors and external service providers.
• Strong IT skills, including CMMS, Outlook, Word, and Excel.

What's on Offer

• £49,129 annual salary.
• Annual bonus scheme.
• Monday-Friday working pattern.
• 40 hours per week with day shifts.
• 1-in-4 call-out rota.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Opportunity to broaden your EC&I engineering experience in a technically challenging environment within the renewable energy sector.

Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.