Encyclis
Electrical, Control & Instrument Technician - Energy Recovery Facility, Bedfordshire
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Electrical, Control & Instrument Technician - Energy Recovery Facility, Bedfordshire
EC&I Technician – Rookery South Energy Recovery Facility (ERF)
Overview
Shape the Future of Sustainable Energy-from-Waste!
At Encyclis, it’s our people and their passion that drive us forward. We’re growing fast, thinking differently, and innovating to optimise safety, efficiency, and sustainability in residual waste recovery.
Our cutting-edge facilities divert waste from landfill, support baseload electricity production, and contribute to the circular economy. We’re proud to introduce this role—where teamwork, high standards, and a commitment to continuous improvement shape a culture of excellence.
Location: Encyclis Rookery South ERF, Stewartby, Bedfordshire (20 minutes from Milton Keynes, off the M1 Motorway). A three-line facility operational since January 2022, it processes 585,000 tonnes of waste annually, powering around 112,000 homes sustainably.
Note: Applications are encouraged ASAP—vacancies may close early due to high volume.
The Opportunity
Reporting directly to the Electrical, Control & Instrument (EC&I) Team Leader, you will execute all planned and unplanned maintenance, inspections, and diagnostics to ensure safety, compliance, and operational efficiency across the ERF.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
primaire All responsibility for planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance of EC&I, HV/LV electrical assets, and systems within the ERF boundary, adhering to:
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Procedural guidelines
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Risk assessments
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OEM recommendations
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Outage Management
- Contribute to planning and executing EC&I outage work scopes.
- Oversee specialist EC&I contractors during routine and non-routine activities (including peak maintenance periods), ensuring alignment with:
- Site rules
- Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) requirements
- Procurement & site protocols
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Safety & Compliance
- Perform tasks/projects strictly by work scopes, specifications, and safe systems of work.
- Champion Company Safety Rules and foster adherence to regulatory standards:
- ACOP
- Safety Management Impact (SMI) & Local Management Impact (LMI)
- Escalate any HSE violations, accidents, or incidents immediately.
- Ensure all work aligns with environmental compliance (EEA/EN ceielebre CEMS maintenance and calibration).
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Diagnostics & Systems Support
- Troubleshoot faults on:
- Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
- Remote I/O (RIO)
- Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
- Lead improvement initiatives, review Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and implement defect rectifications.
- Troubleshoot faults on:
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Workshop & Inventory Management
- Support EC&I maintenance workshop operations.
- Develop and manage spare inventory strategically.
- Oversee CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management System) to:
- Prioritise tasks
- Prevent overdue work
- Optimise efficiency
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Method Statements & Assessments
- Review, develop, and maintain accurate method statements and risk assessments for the EC&I Department.
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Operational Collaboration
- Partner with ops teams to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Qualifications & Experience
Education & Relevant Credentials
Ideally, the role prefers candidates with:
- A Higher National Diploma (HND), or equivalent NVQ Level 3/4 in:
- A technical subject (e.g., electrical/electronic engineering, control systems).
- Recognised apprenticeship in electrical, control, or instrument engineering (desirable).
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Experience: Minimum of 5 years in medium-large industrial facilities, specialising in:
- Energy recovery
Technical Skills
Heat:
- HV/LV electrical systems
- High Voltage equipment
- Switchgear & transformer maintenance
- CEMs & DCS Operational Maintenance
- CMMS software proficiency
- Contractor coordination, especially during plant shut-downs ("outages").
- Instrument calibration, testing, and data verification
What We Offer
Join a rapidly growing organisation that prioritises your support—both on and off-site! Our competitive benefits package includes:
- [],*aligns with Healthcare: state-of-the-art Roekery South ERF
- Private Health Insurance (reduce coverage for dependents)
- £200 Medical Cash Plan (complementary therapies)
- 25+2 Annual Leave (25 days + UK bank holidays)
- Salary sacrifice plan for pension contributions (competitive terms)
- Income protection, flexible ladder policies including:
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Life coverage
- EV charging car scheme via salary sacrificing
- Join purpose-driven colleagues dedicated to advancing sustainability!
Pro Tip: Insights into industry operations? Check out our Protos ERF latest developments—apply today, as timelines may close unexpectedly.
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