Astute's Power team is exclusively partnering with a leading energy provider to recruit an Electrical, Control, and Instrumentation Maintenance Technician to work at their power plant in the Bristol area.

This crucial Electrical, Control, and Instrumentation Technician role comes with a competitive salary + benefits and is Monday to Friday days.

If you're an experienced Maintenance Technician looking to work with an organisation that values integrity and prioritises its people, submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties

Reporting to the EfW Maintenance Manager, you will:
Carry out both planned and reactive maintenance to the highest standards.
Ensure all new plant installations and modifications comply with the latest wiring standards and regulatory requirements.
Perform calibration and functional checks efficiently and competently on DCS/SCADA and PLC systems.
Maintain and update records within the computer maintenance management system (CMMS).
Continuously seek to optimise plant performance, utilisation, and availability.
Supervise junior staff members, supporting their career development and oversee contract personnel.
Participate in a 24-hour callout rota for plant breakdowns outside of core hours.
Promote high levels of health and safety on site.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

NVQ Level 3 in a relevant engineering subject as a minimum.
HNC in Electrical Engineering is desirable.
Experience working in a similar maintenance position in heavy industry environments such as power, refineries, papermills, etc.
Experience using CMMS.
Experience with DCS, particularly regarding troubleshooting and fault-finding.

Personal skills

The Electrical, Control, and Instrumentation Technician role would suit someone who:

Has a proactive and flexible approach to work.
Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Works well under pressure and in a team environment.
Is committed to continuous professional development.Astute Technical Recruitment Limited are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful