E3 Recruitment

EC&I Engineer

Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Engineer


Salary: £60,000 - £65,000
Location: Wakefield
Contract Type: Permanent
Role: EC&I Engineer


EC&I Engineer role available! We are looking for someone to join a successful Chemical Manufacturing company and to provide hands-on engineering skill combined with technical expertise, project involvement, and site-wide maintenance leadership.

This company is heavily investing into their site and staff, and it is a great opportunity for those looking for a change of environment and great culture.

This company has a direct presence across four continents' and meets customers' needs worldwide.


Benefits:



  • Death in service benefit - 3x annual salary

  • Critical illness cover

  • 25 days holiday bank holidays

  • Matched pension contribution scheme up to a total employer contribution of 10%


Qualifications & Skills Required for the EC&I Engineer Position:



  • C&G 18th Edition

  • C&G Electrical Installation

  • DSEAR / COMPEX

  • Excellent planning, organisational and problem-solving skills.

  • Able to lead contractors and internal teams effectively.

  • Knowledge of UK legislation and safe systems of work (HSWA, CDM, DSEAR).

  • Confident with risk assessments, method statements and permit-to-work processes.

  • Strong communication, stakeholder management and decision-making capability.


Responsibilities of the EC&I Engineer:



  • Own the EC&I maintenance strategy across the site including proactive and reactive maintenance.

  • Lead LOTOTO and electrical isolations, acting as the Responsible Person for electrical works.

    (415V 3-phase, 110V & 240V electrical equipment)

  • Lead calibration, loop checking and verification across all instrumentation.

  • Functional Safety, Life Cycle ownership.

  • Develop and maintain DCS systems in collaboration with Automation and IT teams.

  • Accept and verify EC&I design throughout all project phases-front end, detailed design, FAT/SAT, commissioning.

  • Ensure correct documentation and asset data is captured for the site's CMMS.

  • Act as EC&I technical lead on all new projects onsite.

  • Liaise with contractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure safe, timely and cost-controlled delivery.

  • Provide regular progress reporting to senior management.

    · Participating in HAZOPs, design reviews, and contributing to safety case development.

  • Identify risks, delays or slippage and implement corrective actions.

  • Support UK HSE COMAH interventions/inspections acting as the EC&I SME.

  • Suggest monthly improvements in safety and performance as part of the site's continuous improvement culture



Please apply directly for further information regarding this EC&I Engineer role.



  • Start: ASAP
  • Rate: Up to £60000.00 per annum
  • Location: Wakefield, England
  • Type: Permanent
  • Industry: Engineering
  • Recruiter: E3 Recruitment
  • Contact: ava murphy
  • Tel: 01484 645269
  • Fax: 01484 500385
  • Email: to view click here
  • Posted: 2026-04-28 15:45:24 -

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