Control & Instrumentation Technician

AMB Recruitment Group; Carrington; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

AMB Recruitment Group is seeking a Control & Instrumentation Technician for a 6‑month contract in Greater Manchester. The role involves hands-on inspection, calibration, fault-finding, and breakdown response within a COMAH-regulated site.

The ideal candidate has experience in chemical/process manufacturing, a strong calibration skillset, and familiarity with DCS systems (Honeywell/DeltaV/ABB/FOXBORO). Weekday day shifts and immediate start are available.

Qualifications

• Experience as a C&I/Instrument Technician in chemical/process manufacturing.
• Strong calibration and fault-finding skills.
• ATEX/hazardous area awareness.
• Experience with DCS systems suitability to role.

Responsibilities

• Carry out statutory inspections on site instrumentation and control equipment.
• Perform calibration of transmitters, control valves, switches, and gauges.
• Diagnose and resolve faults across instrumentation and control systems (DCS/PLC/relay).
• Respond to breakdowns and work with weekly plan.
• Install, maintain and repair instrumentation and control systems.
• Work safely in a COMAH-regulated hazardous environment.

Skills

C&I technician experience

Calibration & fault-finding

ATEX/hazardous area awareness

DCS knowledge

Tools

DCS platforms (Honeywell/DeltaV/ABB/FOXBORO)

Job description

• Control & Instrumentation Technician


• Contract (6 Months min)


• Location: Greater Manchester


• Contract Type: Contract, Outside IR35 — 6 months initial, strong likelihood of extension


• Rate: £40-£50/hour+ (Outside or PAYE)


• Start Date: ASAP


• Hours: Day shift, Monday to Friday, 8am–4pm

About the Role

Our client operates a COMAH-regulated chemical manufacturing site in Greater Manchester and is seeking an experienced C&I Senior Technician to join their team on an initial 6-month contract basis, with a strong likelihood of extension.

This is a hands‑on technician role, primarily focused on statutory inspections, instrument calibration, fault finding, and responding to breakdowns. The team works to a weekly plan issued in advance so everyone knows what they'll be working on, though this can flex around unplanned breakdown response as priorities dictate.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out statutory inspections on site instrumentation and control equipment


• Perform calibration of transmitters, control valves, switches, and gauges


• Diagnose and resolve faults across instrumentation and control systems, including DCS, PLC, and relay logic


• Respond to breakdowns as they arise, working alongside the wider team's weekly work plan


• Carry out installation, maintenance, and repair of instrumentation and control systems


• Work safely within a COMAH-regulated, hazardous area (ATEX/DSEAR) environment

About You

• Proven experience as a C&I/Instrument Technician within a chemical, petrochemical, or process manufacturing environment


• Experience with DCS systems (Honeywell, Delta V, ABB, or Foxboro all considered)


• Relay logic experience desirable


• ATEX/hazardous area awareness


• Strong calibration and instrumentation fault-finding skills


• Comfortable working to a structured weekly plan while remaining responsive to reactive breakdown work

Why Apply

This is an opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing site on a contract with genuine scope for extension, working within a supportive team environment with clear weekly planning and visibility of upcoming work.