Controls and Instrument Technician
Job Title: Control & Instrument Technician, Permanent (Job ID: 36954)
Location: Ellesmere Port
Salary: £48'000 per annum OTE £51'000 to £60'000 with on standby + overtime premiums
Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm + on call rota and overtime as required
Start Date: ASAP
Benefits
Performance-based bonus available
25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
Private healthcare, dental, health cash plan
EV car scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave
Discounted leisure, travel & entertainment
Life assurance, income protection, and more
Career development & training support including full OEM training before takeover of the facility
A Unique Opportunity
Join one of the UK's most exciting new Energy Recovery Facilities (ERF) at Ellesmere Port. We're looking for 3 experienced Control & Instrumentation Technicians ready to be part of something from the ground up - supporting pre-commissioning, hot commissioning, and helping shape operational standards from day one.
This role is ideal for Technicians who want more than maintenance - initially, you'll be writing procedures, feeding back into operational decisions, and growing as the site grows. The early phase will be hands-on but measured, with the pace picking up significantly as we move to commissioning and full operation.
Team building activities will be held often to support strong collaboration from the start.
Key Responsibilities
Hands-on electrical/control system maintenance and fault-finding
Support with OEM manual reviews and maintenance documentation
Assist in developing safe systems of work and CMMS maintenance strategies
Collaborate on site-wide KPIs and plant performance
Participate in outage planning, execution, and Root Cause Analyses
Support plant improvements and contractor supervision
Maintain excellent housekeeping and promote safety culture
What We're Looking For
Controls and instrumentation bias
Electrical/Instrumentation apprenticeship (or equivalent experience)
Background in ERF, power , or heavy process industry
Experience with switchgear, control gear, motors, VSDs, DCS/SCADA
Comfortable with P&IDs, schematics, technical documentation
Strong communicator with sound H&S knowledge
Ready to Build from the Ground Up?
This is more than a job - it's a chance to be part of the DNA of a brand-new ERF site. You won't just operate a plant; you'll help shape it. If you're excited by pre-commissioning, enjoy influencing standards, and want to be part of a collaborative, high-performing team from the beginning - we want to hear from you.
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