Lead Control & Instrumentation Technician

Lead Control & Instrumentation Technician

Location:

Glasgow Salary:

Competitive, Dependent on Experience Contract:

Permanent | Full-Time | 40 Hours per Week The Opportunity

Mac Recruit Group is recruiting on behalf of an established organisation seeking an experienced

Lead Control & Instrumentation Technician

to join its engineering and maintenance team in Glasgow. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled C&I professional to take on a hands-on leadership role, overseeing maintenance activities, supporting a team of technicians and ensuring the reliability and performance of critical plant equipment. The position combines technical expertise, maintenance planning, contractor management and team development within a complex industrial environment. Key Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate planned and reactive maintenance across control and instrumentation systems.

Supervise, mentor and support C&I Technicians and Apprentices.

Diagnose faults across PLC, DCS, SCADA and instrumentation equipment.

Plan and support maintenance activities during shutdowns and outages.

Manage specialist contractors, ensuring compliance with site procedures.

Maintain accurate maintenance records using CMMS.

Support plant reliability, engineering improvements and root cause investigations.

Ensure compliance with Permit to Work systems, RAMS and health and safety requirements.

About You

Essential Requirements Strong background in Control & Instrumentation maintenance within an industrial or process-driven environment.

Experience working with PLC, DCS, SCADA and instrumentation systems.

Previous experience supervising technicians or leading maintenance activities.

Strong fault-finding, preventative maintenance and problem-solving skills.

Experience using CMMS and managing external contractors.

Recognised engineering apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent qualification.

Desirable Experience HNC or equivalent engineering qualification.

Experience with Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS).

Knowledge of Management of Change and Permit to Work procedures.

LV/HV electrical experience or SAP authorisation.

Formal health and safety qualification.

What's on Offer?

Competitive remuneration and annual bonus scheme.

Comprehensive employee benefits package.

Opportunity to lead and develop a skilled technical team.

Long-term career development within an established organisation.

Apply Now

If you're an experienced

C&I Technician, Lead Technician or EC&I professional

looking for your next opportunity in Glasgow, we'd be keen to hear from you. Apply today with your updated CV or contact

Mac Recruit Group

for a confidential discussion.

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