EC&I Technician - Energy from Waste

  • MC Technical Recruitment Ltd
  • Oct 03, 2025
Full time Engineering

Job Description

EC&I Technician

c£52,000 plus benefits

Birmingham

MC Technical Recruitment are partnered with a leading provider of energy from waste & are seeking an Electrical Controls & Instrumentation Technician to join their team. Working on a 40 hour week with no on call rota the EC&I Technician, the will carry out planned & preventative maintenance across this power generation facility based in Birmingham.

As the EC&I Technician, you will be responsible for:

  • Carrying out planned & reactive maintenance on electrical process plant
  • PLC & controls fault diagnosis on rotating plant including fans & pumps
  • Supporting during major maintenance periods such as shutdowns, outages etc
  • Responding to breakdowns to ensure continuous operations
  • Maintaining accurate records using the site CMMS
  • Problem solve & assist the electrical engineer with site improvements
  • Working on a days basis to support operations across the site
  • Other duties as required

To be considered for this role you should have:

  • A relevant engineering qualified (HNC/NVQ/Apprenticeship etc.)
  • Proven experience in EfW or relevant sector (Biomass / CCGT / energy from waste / Water)
  • Experience troubleshooting, fault finding and rectifying problems on DCS, SCADA and PLCs
  • Electrical maintenance experience on motors, switchgear, VSDs, control panels, etc.
  • Knowledge of all Health, Safety & Environmental legislation and safe systems of work, RAMS, permit to work, etc.

This is a permanent position based in Birmingham; due to the location of the plant, you will need a full UK driving licence to access the site.

The package on offer for this position includes:

  • c£52,000
  • Pension
  • 25 days holidays plus BH
  • Training & Development

To Apply:

If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Matt George at MC Technical Recruitment with your CV or call on (phone number removed) for a confidential chat.