Electrical EC&I Engineer - Purfleet
Competitive Salary + Bonus + Great Benefits
Be the expert. Be the authority. Be the electrical duty holder that keeps a major UK operation running safely, efficiently, and future‑ready.
Are you a seasoned Electrical/Control & Instrumentation professional looking to take ownership of a critical site and lead a high‑performing EC&I function? This is a standout opportunity to step into a role where you'll have real influence, responsibility and the scope to drive continuous improvement.
What You'll Be Responsible For
As the site's Electrical Duty Holder, you'll be the go‑to technical authority for all EC&I activity - ensuring the plant is safe, compliant, and consistently available to support operational performance.
You will:
- Be the legal Electrical Duty Holder for the site, ensuring all systems meet statutory and internal safety standards.
- Act as the expert authority on EC&I systems, guaranteeing safe maintenance and maximum plant availability.
- Work cross‑functionally with mechanical and operations teams to plan strategic preventive and reactive maintenance that meets commercial KPIs.
- Lead and mentor a skilled team of electricians and EC&I technicians - managing schedules, safe systems of work, and the 24/7 call‑out rota.
- Oversee contractors and manage EC&I contract requirements, ensuring high quality and cost‑effective services.
- Drive the development of the CMMS to align with O&M manuals and bespoke plant requirements.
- Manage installation, testing, operation and optimisation of monitoring and machine protection systems.
- Investigate, diagnose and resolve EC&I faults across the plant.
- Oversee minor installation and phased upgrade works.
- Administer and maintain plant control systems, including fault-finding, updates and system back-ups.
- Plan and deliver complex outages to support operational needs.
- Own and control the EC&I OPEX/AOP budget alongside the site management team.
- Manage critical spare parts inventory to guarantee uptime.
- Champion energy‑saving initiatives and help steer the business toward net‑zero operations.
- Maintain compliance with evolving legislation, including BS7671 and BS6626, always pushing continuous improvement.
Why Join us?
At Heidelberg Materials, we don't just offer jobs-we build careers. As a global leader in construction materials, we're committed to innovation, sustainability, and, above all, our people.
Rewards & Benefits
We're proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice, with accreditations including:
- Armed Forces Covenant (Gold) | Disability Confident | 5% Club (Platinum) | Mates in Mind | Clear Assured | STEM Ambassador | MPQC Member
- Competitive Package: Salary, bonus incentives, generous pension, and life assurance
- Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced support for maternity, paternity, adoption, IVF, neonatal care, and menopause
- Inclusive Culture: Paid volunteering day and active employee communities (LGBTQ+, Women in STEM, Armed Forces, and more)
- Wellbeing & Development: Employee Assistance Programme, retail discounts, and continuous learning opportunities