Location: Cheshire (North West)
Salary: £50,000.00 to £60,000.00
The Opportunity
We're looking for an experienced EC&I Engineer ready to step into a leadership role, or an established lead looking to progress into management, to join a leading chemical manufacturing business.
This role offers a clear pathway into an EC&I Manager position, combining hands-on technical responsibility with growing leadership and strategic input. You'll play a key role in supporting and developing site-wide electrical, control, and instrumentation systems within a high-hazard COMAH environment.
You'll work closely with senior leadership while gradually taking ownership of EC&I standards, projects, and team coordination.
Key Responsibilities
Support and lead the safe execution of reactive and planned EC&I maintenance activities
Act as (or develop into) the Responsible Person for HV/LV systems on site
Assist in managing and improving EC&I standards, SCADA, SIL, and DSEAR compliance
Oversee instrumentation calibration, loop checks, and system verification
Collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Planning teams to drive plant performance
Support delivery of CAPEX and improvement projects, ensuring EC&I compliance throughout
Work with contractors and suppliers, supporting cost control and project delivery
Contribute to COMAH compliance, audits, and inspections as a developing technical lead
Support site health & safety initiatives, risk assessments, and continuous improvement
Drive performance through effective use of CMMS, KPIs, and PPM systems
About You
Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) or strong time-served background
Proven experience in EC&I engineering within chemical, process, or high-hazard environments
Working knowledge of DSEAR/COMPEX, 18th Edition, and industrial electrical systems
Exposure to HV/LV systems, safe isolation (LOTO), and instrumentation systems
Understanding of SIL (IEC 61508/61511), SCADA, or PLC systems (e.g. Siemens S7) advantageous
Looking to step into or develop further within a leadership/management role
Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills
Why Apply?
Clear progression path into an EC&I Manager role
Opportunity to develop leadership skills in a COMAH-regulated environment
Involvement in key capital and improvement projects
Join a business that invests in technical development and continuous improvement
Be part of a safety-first, forward-thinking manufacturing operation
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm (flexibility required around projects and occasional travel)
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Salary description
£50000.00 - £60000.00 per year