EC&I Technician (Electrical, Control & Instrumentation)
Salary: Up to £46,000 + excellent benefits
Location: Portsmouth area (site-based) with occasional UK travel
Job type: Permanent, full time
Closing date: 22nd October
Interviews will be held 30th October, with 2nd stage 5th November.
The role
A safety-critical operator is seeking an EC&I Technician to deliver high-quality reactive and planned maintenance at a fuel storage/terminal site in the Portsmouth area. You’ll be responsible for maintaining and fault-finding across key electrical and control assets, including electrical distribution, motors, drives, switchgear, instrumentation and control systems. The post also includes first-line maintenance support for the BPCS (Basic Process Control System) and associated equipment.
The role is primarily site-based, however there may be occasional requirements to support other UK locations. This can involve overnight stays, so a full UK driving licence is essential. Overtime may be available during the week and at weekends (not mandatory).
Key responsibilities
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Provide EC&I maintenance support to day-to-day operations, ensuring equipment remains safe, available and compliant.
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Troubleshoot electrical/control faults, complete repairs effectively, and accurately record actions taken.
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Carry out routine inspections and quality checks on electrical systems to relevant standards and legal requirements.
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Complete assigned tasks safely and to agreed timeframes, including fault investigation, planned repair scopes, and proactive/reactive maintenance.
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Apply safe working practices aligned with high-hazard industry expectations (e.g., COMAH/DSEAR/EAWR/HASAWA where applicable).
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Support continuous improvement by identifying repeat failures, recommending corrective actions, and maintaining good maintenance discipline.
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Where required, take responsibility for job completion and supervise/support other operatives.
Training will be provided for any specific systems or instrumentation maintenance tools used on site.
About you
You’ll be a qualified engineering technician with a recognised apprenticeship (or equivalent) and proven experience in electrical control and instrumentation maintenance. You’ll work methodically, remain calm during breakdown situations, follow procedures, and demonstrate a strong safety record-ideally gained within hazardous or regulated operations.
You should have a strong working knowledge of:
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National Working Rules for the Electrical Industry
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Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
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Electrical supply/installation practices, inspection and testing
You 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 registered apprenticeship or equivalent structured training with practical electrical installation experience
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NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or approved equivalent)
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Minimum two years’ experience working as an electrician post-training
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Demonstrated competence and a suitable qualification in inspection, testing, commissioning and certification (e.g., City & Guilds 2391 or equivalent)
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Electrical maintenance experience on motors, switchgear and MCC/control panels (highly desirable)
Plus: Full UK driving licence
Desirable
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City & Guilds 2391-52 (Inspection & Testing)
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Experience in hazardous/major hazard operations (e.g., COMAH)
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Previous exposure to CompEx EX01-EX04 (desirable)
Benefits
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30 days holiday + bank holidays
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Life assurance (e.g., 4x annual salary, subject to probation/eligibility) and group income protection
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Generous pension scheme
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Group healthcare scheme (permanent staff)
Interview process (dates provided)
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Stage 1: 9 September 2026 (Teams)
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Stage 2: 22 September 2026 (face-to-face, site in southern England)
- *Applicants must be available for the above dates.
How to apply
Apply with your CV. Applications are reviewed as they are received, and we may close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed.
