Selby
North Yorkshire
FMCG Food Manufacturing
Scantec Manufacturing
Permanent
£55k - 57k per year
JOB-90369
08-05-2026
Permanent
05-06-2026
ASAP
United Kingdom

Senior EC&I Engineer

Selby, North Yorkshire

Monday – Friday Day Shifts

£55000 plus benefits

We are working with a growing international manufacturer is looking for a Senior EC&I Engineer to join its engineering team at a large process manufacturing site in Selby.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Engineer who enjoys a hands-on role within a heavy process or industrial manufacturing environment. The position would particularly suit someone with a strong instrumentation background alongside electrical qualifications and experience.

The Role

You will play a key role in maintaining and improving site-wide electrical, control and instrumentation systems while supporting critical plant operations including CHP plants, steam generation and water treatment systems.

  • Planned, preventative and reactive EC&I maintenance
  • Fault finding, calibration, testing and commissioning of instrumentation systems
  • Electrical installation work and equipment commissioning
  • Supporting the operation of boilers, CHP/gas turbine systems and water treatment plant
  • Monitoring and adjusting plant operating conditions to maximise efficiency
  • Supporting production and engineering teams during breakdowns and shutdowns
  • Electrical isolations and permit-to-work compliance
  • HV switching and operations (training available if required)
  • Working on continuous improvement and reliability projects across the site

What We’re Looking For

  • Recognised Electrical or C&I apprenticeship/ HNC/HND in Electrical, Controls or Automation Engineering
  • Experience within heavy process, chemical, food, pharmaceutical, power, utilities or similar manufacturing environments
  • Strong fault-finding and diagnostic ability across electrical and instrumentation systems
  • Experience with instrumentation maintenance, repairs and calibration
  • Understanding of electrical schematics and industrial installations
  • Ability to work independently and prioritise workload effectively
  • Hands-on approach with a proactive attitude
  • HV or CHP experience would be advantageous

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a financially secure and expanding manufacturing business offering long-term stability, investment and career development within a highly automated process environment.