E&I Technician

From wood to pulp to fiber – this is Lenzing.

We weave innovation and respect into sustainability_._ Our technology inspires the fashion and hygiene industries to make better decisions. We work towards a circular economy and a Carbon neutral future for you and generations to come.

Make the right choice and contribute to our GOOD FIBRATIONS!

For the area of Electrical Engineering team located in Grimsby, UK we invite experienced Electrical & Instrumentation experts to submit applications for the role as

E&I Technician

Reference-No.: 200004045

Department

Production & Material Manufacturing industry & skilled workers

Position

Employee

Location

United Kingdom of Great Britian, Grimsby

Purpose & key responsibilities of the role

We are looking to appoint a full‑time E&I (Electrical & Instrumentation) Technician as part of the Electrical Engineering team on a full-time basis. This job holder is responsible for the day-to-day E&I maintenance activities with prime focus of optimising plant OEE to maximise the safe production of fibre.

• You will work safely at all times by following written Safe Working Procedures (SWPs), Permits to Work, and Self-Assessed Risk Assessments. You will actively support the site SHE strategy by identifying, reporting, and addressing observations and incidents.
• You will maintain plant and equipment within agreed timescales, minimizing the impact on production output and product quality while delivering against departmental KPIs with minimal supervision. You will accurately record and communicate equipment condition following breakdowns and during maintenance activities using SAP.
• You will scope, identify, and procure materials required to complete maintenance and engineering tasks, while specifying suitable alternatives when necessary.
• You will provide a practical engineering interface between senior engineers, the maintenance team, and process teams to ensure engineering work is completed effectively and efficiently.
• You will identify and support the implementation of engineering solutions that improve plant availability, reliability, and cost efficiency. You will actively contribute to the continuous improvement of safety and maintenance procedures and systems.
• You will participate in and contribute to root cause analysis investigations to understand equipment failures and help prevent recurrence.
• You will work with and supervise contractors during planned maintenance outages, ensuring work is completed safely and to the required standards.
• You will maintain the highest standards of plant housekeeping, hygiene, and quality at all times.

Our expectations for this exciting role

• You are a time-served and experienced E&I Technician with a thorough understanding of process plant operations and machinery.
• You are numerate, computer literate, and possess working knowledge of SAP.
• You are an effective communicator who can work successfully both independently and as part of a team.
• You have an excellent understanding of electrical standards and safe working procedures.
• You demonstrate strong health and safety awareness and have experience working with permit-to-work systems.
• You hold an NVQ Level 3 qualification in an Electrical Engineering discipline.
• You are flexible, adaptable, and willing to embrace new practices and ways of working.
• You are self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working unsupervised.

Our benefits

• 25 paid holidays + all Bank holidays
• Up to 12% employer pension contribution
• Competitive salary
• Site closure incentive payments
• Health Cashback Plan & Rewards
• Wellness programmes, with free physio access

Are you passionate and qualified to take this role? Take the chance to contribute to the success of the Lenzing Group!

We are looking forward to your online application.

You can contact: [email protected]

_Applicants should be aware that the site is expected to cease operations at the end of December 2027. A generous financial incentive scheme is in place for those who join us and remain.
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