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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)

Be Part of Something Big – Join a Groundbreaking Engineering Site

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.

The Role:

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.

You'll Be Working With:

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.

About You:

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.

What’s in It for You:

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

Why Apply?

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