EC&I Technician

Company: E3 Recruitment
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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

A leading chemical manufacturer is seeking an EC&I Technician to join their Manchester site on a permanent basis. This role offers a competitive salary starting at £42,000 – £45,000 per annum along with an attractive benefits package including a double‑figure employer pension contribution, free on‑site parking, company part‑subsidised private healthcare, and excellent holiday allowance.

As an EC&I Technician, you will be responsible for the maintenance, fault finding, and repair of electrical, control, and instrumentation systems across a high‑hazard COMAH chemical manufacturing facility. You will play a key role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of plant equipment through planned preventive maintenance, breakdown response, and support to ongoing improvement activities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out planned, corrective, and breakdown maintenance on electrical systems across the site.
  • Work in full compliance with site permit‑to‑work systems.
  • Diagnose faults and troubleshoot issues across electrical and instrumentation equipment in hazardous areas.
  • Use the CMMS system to process work orders, record time, and support preventive maintenance planning.
  • Support improvement works and minor modifications in line with engineering and site standards.
  • Assist with wider engineering activities across the site as required.
  • Stand in for the E&I Coordinator during periods of absence when necessary.

Requirements

  • Time‑served Electrical / Instrument Maintenance Technician with demonstrable experience in a chemical manufacturing or similar high‑hazard industrial environment.
  • NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Installation or a related discipline.
  • 18th Edition (BS 7671) qualified.
  • Strong diagnostic and fault‑finding skills across electrical and instrumentation systems.
  • Good communication skills and the ability to prioritise work effectively.
  • Comfortable using computerised maintenance and management systems.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026