EC&I Engineer

Johnson Matthey
North Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
4 months ago
£40,000 – £60,000 pa

Salary

£40,000 – £60,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Posted
11 Dec 2025 (4 months ago)

Benefits

Retirement savings Share plans Saving accounts House saving funds Life and disability insurance Commuter allowances and loans Medical plans / health assessments Fitness discounts
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Job title: EC&I Engineer

Location: Royston, Hertfordshire, UK (Site based role)

World-changing careers, enabled by Johnson Matthey. With more than 200 years history, join us and help to accelerate the transition to net-zero! As an EC&I Engineer, you’ll contribute to JM’s mission as a world leader in sustainable technology, transforming energy and reducing carbon emissions for a cleaner, brighter future.

Reporting into the Senior Electrical Engineer within the Royston Engineering team, the EC&I Engineer is responsible for providing second level technical support and expertise across a diverse range of industrial equipment. The role will drive implementation the delivery of EC&I improvement plans to ensure business needs both now and in the future are met.

The role:

As an EC&I Engineer, you will help drive our goals by:

  • Ensures programmes are in place to manage compliance inspections across EC&I equipment on site (ATEX, Functional
    Safety, Gas Detection, Fire Alarms, Environmental Analysers, Fire Suppression, Test Equipment calibration etc).
  • Provide second level technical support to the Maintenance shift teams to assist root cause analysis of complex plant EC&I breakdowns.
  • Ownership of EC&I maintenance plans ensuring industry best practice is embedded across the plant.
  • Ensure instrument loop calibrations are completed to satisfy ISO9001 and 14001 requirements.
  • Working with the Senior Electrical Engineer, ensure contingency plans are in place to support site controls systems and instrumentation as well as the power distribution to meet the business/operational needs.
  • Lead root cause analysis (RCA) of complex breakdowns of plant issues.

Key skills that will help you succeed in this role:

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role
  • Experience managing maintenance of industrial EC&I equipment within a similar industry (chemical,
    pharma, food etc)
  • Good understanding of maintenance techniques and their application
  • Knowledge of applicable international standards (e.g., IEC 60079, IEC 61511)
  • Experience working in a regulated environment (e.g., COMAH, Chemical, Oil & Gas etc.) is not essential but highly desirable

Even if you only match some of the skills, we’d love to hear from you to discuss further!

What we offer:

We make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities. We are also supportive of hybrid and flexible working and where applicable, offer life, medical and other benefits that support our employees’ financial and physical wellbeing, such as:

  • Retirement savings
  • Share plans
  • Saving accounts
  • House saving funds
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Commuter allowances and loans
  • Medical plans / health assessments
  • Fitness discounts

Ready to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career!

At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected.

For any queries or accessibility requirements, please contact . We will work with you to make suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are confidential, and your feedback is welcome to help us provide an accessible and positive recruitment experience.

Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks, early application is advised.

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Johnson Matthey Plc is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.

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