EC&I Techncian

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

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).

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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.

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

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

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

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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

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*Interested applicants must be available on the above dates

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