EC&I Technician

Job Description:

Location: Nottingham
Salary: £46,000 – £52,000 (DOE) + On-Call Allowance (£1,700–£3,000) + 12% Quarterly Bonus
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7:30am–4:00pm, Friday 7:30am–2:00pm
Type: Permanent, Full-Time

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a multi-skilled EC&I Technician to join a leading Energy from Waste (EfW) facility in Nottingham. This site processes over 160,000 tonnes of non-hazardous waste annually, converting it into energy and heat for the local area.

This is a hands-on, varied role working as part of a small maintenance team within a heavy industrial environment. The successful candidate will be involved in both planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive breakdown repair across a wide range of electrical, control, and instrumentation systems.

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on electrical, control, and instrumentation systems.

• Fault finding and repair across a range of plant including:

  • Cranes, conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, hydraulics, and pneumatics.

  • Compressors, motors, steam systems, and power generation equipment.

• Calibrate and maintain instrumentation using Beamex (training can be provided).

• Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company procedures.

• Participate in a 1-in-3/4/5 week on-call rota, with paid bonuses and overtime.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives and plant upgrades.

• Time-served apprenticeship in Electrical, Control, or Instrumentation Engineering.

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.

• Ideally multi-skilled with approximately 70/30 electrical bias.

• Experience in heavy industrial environments such as power generation, EfW, petrochemical, marine, or similar.

• Knowledge of Beamex calibration systems (desirable).

• 17th or 18th Edition qualification (desirable).

• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.

• Proactive, safety-conscious, and hands-on approach to maintenance work.

• Competitive salary (£46,000 – £52,000 DOE)

• On-call allowance (£1,700–£3,000)

• 12% quarterly performance bonus

• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays (option to buy 5 more)

• 6% employer pension contribution

• Life insurance (2–3x salary)

• Access to doctor and mental health support services

• Cycle to Work scheme, GymFlex, and retail discounts

• On-the-job training and progression opportunities

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a stable and well-invested EfW facility, where you’ll work with a highly experienced team and a wide range of complex, large-scale plant equipment. Ideal for a motivated engineer looking for variety, long-term security, and professional growth.