Electrical and Instrumentation Technician

Astute People; Cantley; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A workforce solutions provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Electrical and Instrumentation Technician to join their team. This position offers a starting salary of £52,000, increasing to £54,000 after training, alongside a comprehensive benefits package. The role involves diagnosing faults, carrying out maintenance, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Candidates should possess an NVQ Level 3 and have at least three years of experience in a heavy process environment.

Benefits

10% pension contribution

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Must have an NVQ level 3 as a time-service apprentice in Electrical or Controls and Instrumentation Engineering.
• At least three years' experience in electrical maintenance in a heavy process environment is required.
• An IOSH or NEBOSH or Health & Safety Qualification is ideally preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out fault diagnosis and maintenance on E&I assets.
• Report maintenance activities on the CMMS.
• Supervise contractors.
• Assist in plant shutdowns and outages.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies.

Skills

Electrical Maintenance

Instrumentation Engineering

Health & Safety Compliance

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Controls and Instrumentation Engineering

HNC in Electrical or Controls and Instrumentation Engineering

Job description

Overview

Astute's Power team is partnering with a large sugar production company to recruit an Electrical and Instrumentation Technician for its sites in Norwich.

The E&I Technician role comes with a starting salary of £52,000 rising to £54,000 after an initial training period + benefits package.

If you're an electrical and instrumentation technician with experience in heavy industry and are looking for work then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties

• Reporting directly to the APU lead, as an E&I Technician, you will be responsible for: Carrying out fault diagnosis, repairs, planned and unplanned maintenance activities on all E&I assets to ensure efficient operation of the site and to maximise plant availability.
• Reporting all maintenance activities on the site Computerised Maintenance Monitoring System (CMMS).
• Supervising and directing contractors.
• Assisting in plant shutdowns and outages.
• Competent to receive and/or authorise a range of permits as required.
• Ensuring all work is carried out in line with company health and safety policies and procedures.

Professional qualifications

• An NVQ level 3 as a time-service apprentice is essential in Electrical or Controls and Instrumentation Engineering
• A further EC&I qualification, such as a HNC is highly desirable
• At least three years' experience in electrical maintenance, in a heavy process environment/sector (e.g. power station, chemical plant, paper mill, refinery, steel works etc).
• Ideally an IOSH or NEBOSH or Health & Safety Qualification

Personal skills

• Able to travel to sites across the UK, predominately in East Anglia
• Able to work well alone or within a team
• Highly motivated with strong attention to detail

Salary and benefits

• Starting salary of £52,000 rising to £54,000 after an initial training period
• 10% pension contribution
• Opportunities for progression

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful