E&I Maintenance Technician – Chemical Plant (Contract)

OLG Recruitment; Royston; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

OLG Recruitment seeks an experienced E&I Technician for a temporary contract at a Royston chemical refinery. You will provide electrical and instrumentation support, troubleshoot breakdowns, and perform installation and maintenance tasks in a hazardous environment.

The role requires COMPEX and ATEX knowledge, strong fault-finding skills, and the ability to work 12.5-hour shifts, including weekends, on a 5 on/4 off cycle. Previous experience in process or refinery settings is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an E&I Technician in chemical/process/refinery environments.
• COMPEX knowledge is essential.
• ATEX knowledge is essential.
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting in electrical/instrumentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical and instrumentation support across the refinery and chemical plant.
• Respond to plant breakdowns and assist with fault finding and troubleshooting.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and instrumentation issues to minimise downtime.
• Support maintenance activities across electrical, instrumentation and associated plant systems.
• Carry out installation, modification and maintenance work as required.
• Work safely within a hazardous chemical-processing environment.
• Ensure all work complies with site safety procedures and standards.
• Support the wider maintenance team with planned and reactive maintenance.
• Identify potential equipment issues and contribute to preventative maintenance.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance and engineering teams to ensure reliable plant operation.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Instrumentation

COMPEX knowledge

ATEX knowledge

Installation & maintenance

Hazardous area safety

Job description

OLG Recruitment seeks an experienced E&I Technician for a temporary contract at a Royston chemical refinery. You will provide electrical and instrumentation support, troubleshoot breakdowns, and perform installation and maintenance tasks in a hazardous environment.

The role requires COMPEX and ATEX knowledge, strong fault-finding skills, and the ability to work 12.5-hour shifts, including weekends, on a 5 on/4 off cycle. Previous experience in process or refinery settings is essential.