Job Description
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
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Deliver day-to-day electrical maintenance and technical support to operations in a high-hazard environment.
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Diagnose faults, carry out effective repairs, and document work completed to the required standard.
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Complete routine inspections and checks across electrical systems, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and standards.
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Work safely and efficiently on both planned preventative maintenance and breakdown maintenance, including troubleshooting and defined repair scopes.
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Support compliance with site rules and best practice for hazardous areas and safety-critical work (e.g., COMAH/DSEAR/EAWR/HASAWA where applicable).
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Work collaboratively with colleagues and contractors; where required, supervise other operatives and take responsibility for job completion.
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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:
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National Working Rules (electrical industry)
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Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
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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
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18th Edition (BS 7671)
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Completed a recognised apprenticeship (or equivalent) with practical electrical installation training
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NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or approved equivalent)
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Minimum 2 years’ post-qualification experience working as an electrician
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Competence in inspection, testing, commissioning and certification (e.g., City & Guilds 2391 or similar)
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Electrical maintenance experience on motors, switchgear, MCC/control panels (highly desirable)
Desirable skills / knowledge
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City & Guilds 2391-52 (Inspection & Testing)
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Hazardous area / major hazard experience (e.g., COMAH sites)
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Exposure to CompEx EX01-EX04 (or similar)
Benefits
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30 days holiday + bank holidays
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Life assurance (typically 4x salary, subject to probation/eligibility)
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Generous pension scheme
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Group income protection
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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.
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Stage 1 interview (Teams): 10 September 2026
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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.
