Lead Controls & Instrumentation Technician - #2175209

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.