EC & I Engineer

Job Title: EC&I Engineer
Location: Sawbridgeworth 
Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 (up to £53,000 DOE) + Bonus + Allowances
Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time | Monday to Friday (08:00–16:30)
On-Call: 1 in 5 weeks (24/7 cover, paid on-call allowance)

We’re hiring an Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) Engineer to join a brand-new, large-scale engineering facility due to go live this summer. This is a rare chance to join an ambitious new project at the ground level, offering the stability of a long-term role alongside genuine opportunities for technical development.

As an EC&I Engineer, you will:

• Perform preventative and reactive maintenance across electrical and control systems.

• Troubleshoot and fault-find PLCs, control panels, instrumentation, and 3-phase equipment.

• Support planned and emergency shutdowns, working with OEMs where necessary.

• Contribute to technical projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Assist with the training and mentoring of junior team members and apprentices.

• Siemens PLCs, SCADA systems, HMI, pressure sensors, motors, and safety systems.

• A wide range of modern electrical and control infrastructure across a large, complex site.

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical, Instrumentation or Control Engineering.

• Strong background in heavy or high-volume engineering environments.

• Comfortable working with automated systems, fault-finding and performing hands-on maintenance.

• Team player with a mindset for safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.

• Base Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 (up to £53,000 for exceptional candidates)

• On-call Allowance: +6%

• EC&I Specialist Allowance: +7.5%

• Annual Bonus: Up to 2.5% of salary, paid each March

• Holidays: 25 days (rising to 31 with service) + your birthday off

• Pension: Up to 9% matched contribution

• Life Assurance: 4x base salary

• Further Education Support – funding for courses and exams

• Wellbeing Allowance: £300 per year (for gym, sports, etc.)

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Referral Bonus: £250 for successful hires

• Free Parking On-Site

This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to:

• Join a new, purpose-built site with brand new equipment under warranty.

• Play a key role in shaping maintenance culture from day one.

• Gain access to industry-leading technology and development support.

• Enjoy long-term stability, technical variety, and career progression.

Apply now to be considered for this rare opportunity — interviews are taking place shortly.