Electrical, Instrumentation and Control Engineer
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Position Overview & Specifications
About Briar Chemicals
With over 60 years of chemical manufacturing heritage and an established reputation for excellence, Briar Chemicals is focused on providing the best contract manufacturing and site services to customers in the agrochemical, fine and specialty chemical industries.
Join a team where our values of Safety, Integrity, Teamwork and Engagement define who we are, how we work, and what we aspire to be as an organisation. Our vision is to cultivate innovative and sustainable solutions through partnerships: meeting the changing needs of a diverse planet.
The Role
We currently have a full time vacancy for an E, I & C Engineer to join our Engineering department. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual to assist operational staff with the resolution of complex problems, and implement E I and C improvements to a range of chemical process plants.
The key requirements of the job include implementing a continuous improvement programme to maintain and increase production, whilst meeting the legislative requirements of an Upper Tier COMAH site.
You will be required to plan, prioritise and carry out inspection, design, maintenance and testing in accordance with the planned maintenance management system.
The successful candidate will have the relevant technical expertise to make an immediate positive impact on the performance of the manufacturing plants. They will have the ability to work on both a macro and micro scale as the work requires it, and be able to balance the varied demands of many internal customers on and off the productions units.
The preferable candidate will be able to demonstrate the knowledge and application of PLC and DCS systems, namely Rockwell and/or Siemens S7.
Qualifications and Experience
Candidates will ideally be qualified to HNC, HND or Degree level in Electrical, Electronic or Control Engineering, with membership or recognition by a relevant nationally recognised body such as TUV, IET or ICE. Experience is required working under the Electricity at Work Regulations in an industrial environment, and of managing contractors. They shall also understand in-depth knowledge of applicable legislation including HaSaWA, COMAH, DSEAR, CompEx and relevant HSE Codes of Practice.
Key skills for the role
- Knowledge and application of PLC and DCS systems, namely Rockwell and/or Siemens S7.
- Ability to prioritise demands over a number of systems across a single site.
- Ensure cost-effective delivery to the site.
- Proficient working within teams as well as leading them.
- Balance a range of technical responsibilities.
- Ability to implement Process Improvement Techniques.
- Experience of effectively managing sub-contractors.
Additional Information
On completion of a satisfactory probationary period and achieving an agreed level of competence, the role will involve the undertaking of standby and call-outs on an E, I and C standby rota, the frequency of which may change in response to the business demands.
What we can offer you!
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer the following benefits:
- 25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
- Group Personal Pension scheme - we will match your contributions, plus 2% extra, up to a maximum of 10% employer contribution.
- Contributory Private Healthcare scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Life Assurance
- Flexitime
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Free, onsite car parking.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Briar Chemicals is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We’re a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application, making adjustments as you need.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Chemical Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Electrical, Instrumentation and Control Engineer roles across Briar Chemicals Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Chemical Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £45,000 - £45,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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