Lead Control & Instrumentation Technician

Location: Glasgow

Check out the role overview below If you are confident you have got the right skills and experience, apply today.
Salary: Competitive, Dependent on Experience
Contract: Permanent | Full-Time | 40 Hours per Week

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.

• 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.

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.

• 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. xwzovoh

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.