Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Location: Ellesmere Port Town

Job Title:

Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Technician

Location:

Ellesmere Port, North West

Salary: up to £70,000 per annum inc OT and on call allowance

Permanent | Full time |

Working hours:

Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Additional Benefits:
Expect 70 hours of shutdown overtime (twice per year) plus an average of 15 hours monthly OT and participation in an on-call rota

About the Opportunity

Technical Partners are currently recruiting for an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation Technician to join a leading energy organisation operating across its Stanlow plants and Oil Terminal.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced E&I professional with a strong background in industrial maintenance, ideally within the oil, gas or chemical processing industries. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining plant reliability, maximising equipment availability and ensuring all maintenance activities are carried out safely and efficiently.

Working closely with the E&I Team Leader, you will provide technical support, help coordinate maintenance activities and take a leading role in shutdown planning and execution across multiple sites.

Key Responsibilities

Support and deputise for the E&I Team Leader in developing and delivering maintenance plans.
Ensure preventative and corrective maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with company procedures and relevant industry standards.
Provide technical expertise and troubleshooting support for electrical and instrumentation maintenance issues.
Lead the planning and execution of plant shutdowns, coordinating maintenance activities to minimise downtime.
Maintain and update the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS), ensuring accurate records and detailed feedback on completed work.
Support equipment reliability and plant availability across the Stanlow facilities and Argent Oil Terminal.
Work collaboratively with maintenance planners, operations teams and plant management to coordinate maintenance requirements.
Support the training, development and mentoring of colleagues and apprentices.
Skills & Experience Required

5-10 years of E&I maintenance experience within the oil, gas or chemical industry.
A recognised engineering apprenticeship.
COMPEX Ex01-Ex04
HNC/HND in an engineering discipline.
IOSH or NEBOSH workplace safety qualification.
Good working knowledge of process instrumentation, including temperature, pressure, flow and level measurement.
Strong understanding of maintenance engineering standards and safe working practices.
Previous experience leading maintenance teams and/or shutdown activities.
Experience using a CMMS and maintaining accurate maintenance records.
Strong organisational, analytical and time-management skills.
Benefits at a Glance

Working Hours:

8am-4pm, Monday to Friday (37.5 hours paid per week). Regular, structured workweek for an excellent work-life balance.
On-Call Rota: 1 in every 5 weeks, £305 per week on call allowance - £3172 per annum
Salary:  basic £54,000 per annum plus overtime, on-call payments, and premiums. Up to £70,000 take home gross.
Overtime Rates:

Weekdays:
After normal hours - first hour at flat rate, subsequent hours at 1.5x normal pay.
Weekends:
Double time.
Expect 70 hours of shutdown overtime (per event x2 per year) plus an average 15-20 hours monthly.

Holidays: 33 days annually (including Bank Holidays).
Pension:
Generous contributions with 8% employer match (minimum 5% employee contribution).
Bonus Scheme: 10% discretionary annual bonus.
Working Pattern

The role operates Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, supporting facilities across Stanlow and the Oil Terminal. Participation in an on-call rota is required, with overtime available, particularly during planned shutdown periods.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join an established energy operation in a senior technical role, where your experience will directly contribute to plant safety, reliability and operational performance.

This position offers an excellent next step for an experienced E&I Technician. If you have the relevant E&I maintenance experience and are looking for your next career opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

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