EC&I Technician (Electrical, Control & Instrumentation)

Salary: up to -46,000
Job type: Permanent, full time
Location: Helensburgh (site-based) with occasional travel to other UK sites (overnight stays sometimes required)

The role

A safety-critical operator is looking to appoint an EC&I Technician to support a busy fuel storage/terminal environment. You''ll take ownership of reactive and planned maintenance across essential electrical and control systems, helping keep assets safe, compliant, and available.

This role covers a broad range of equipment including electrical distribution, motors, drives, switchgear, MCC/control panels, instrumentation and associated control systems. You''ll also provide first-line maintenance support for the site''s BPCS (Basic Process Control System) and related hardware.

While the position is primarily site-based in Scotland, you may be asked to support other UK locations from time to time, so a full UK driving licence is required.

Overtime may be available during weekdays and weekends (not mandatory).

Key responsibilities

• Deliver day-to-day electrical maintenance and technical support to operations in a high-hazard environment.

• Diagnose faults, carry out effective repairs, and document work completed to the required standard.

• Complete routine inspections and checks across electrical systems, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and standards.

• Work safely and efficiently on both planned preventative maintenance and breakdown maintenance, including troubleshooting and defined repair scopes.

• Support compliance with site rules and best practice for hazardous areas and safety-critical work (e.g., COMAH/DSEAR/EAWR/HASAWA where applicable).

• Work collaboratively with colleagues and contractors; where required, supervise other operatives and take responsibility for job completion.

• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying recurring issues and proposing practical solutions.

Training will be provided where there are skills gaps, including on any site-specific instrumentation or maintenance systems.

About you

You''ll be a qualified engineering technician with a recognised apprenticeship (or equivalent structured training) and strong hands-on EC&I experience. You''re calm under pressure, methodical in fault-finding, and committed to safe working and high-quality workmanship-especially in reactive situations where time and safety are critical.

You should have a solid working understanding of:

• National Working Rules (electrical industry)

• Electricity at Work Regulations 1989

• Electrical installation inspection/testing practices and certification

Medical/fitness requirements: Must be medically fit for Breathing Apparatus and Confined Space training/operations and have full colour vision.

Essential skills / knowledge

1. 18th Edition (BS 7671)

2. Completed a recognised apprenticeship (or equivalent) with practical electrical installation training

3. NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or approved equivalent)

4. Minimum 2 years'' post-qualification experience working as an electrician

5. Competence in inspection, testing, commissioning and certification (e.g., City & Guilds 2391 or similar)

6. Electrical maintenance experience on motors, switchgear, MCC/control panels (highly desirable)

Desirable skills / knowledge

• City & Guilds 2391-52 (Inspection & Testing)

• Hazardous area / major hazard experience (e.g., COMAH sites)

• Exposure to CompEx EX01-EX04 (or similar)

Benefits

• 30 days holiday + bank holidays

• Life assurance (typically 4x salary, subject to probation/eligibility)

• Generous pension scheme

• Group income protection

• Group healthcare scheme (where applicable)

Recruitment process

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the vacancy may close early if a suitable candidate is appointed.

• Stage 1 interview (Teams): 10 September 2026

• Stage 2 interview (on-site, Scotland): 21 September 2026

*Interested applicants must be available on the above dates

To apply, submit your CV. Full role details are available on request.