Job Title: Senior Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Technician
Location: Ellesmere Port, North West
Salary: £52,000-£54,000 per annum plus OT and on-call allowance
Permanent Full time 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 1 in 5 week on-call rota
About the Opportunity
Technical Partners are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior 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: Up to £54,000 per annum,based on experience and technical competency, plus overtime, on-call payments, and premiums.
- 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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