Electrical and Instrumentation Technician

ASTUTE Technical Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the sugar production industry seeks an Electrical and Instrumentation Technician for their Norfolk site. This role involves diagnosing faults, performing maintenance, and supervising contractors to ensure efficient operations. Candidates should possess NVQ level 3 and have experience in heavy industries. The position offers a competitive salary, progression opportunities, and a solid benefits package, including a 10% pension contribution.

Benefits

10% pension contribution

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• At least three years’ experience in electrical maintenance in heavy industries.
• Competent in authorizing permits related to maintenance work.

Responsibilities

• Perform fault diagnosis and maintenance on E&I assets.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies.
• Supervise contractors and maintain records in CMMS.

Skills

Attention to detail

Motivation

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

NVQ level 3 in Electrical or Controls and Instrumentation Engineering

HNC in Electrical or Controls and Instrumentation Engineering

IOSH or NEBOSH qualification

Job description

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
We are looking for someone with the following:

* 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
The E&I Technician role would suit someone who is:

* 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 of the Electrical & Instrumentation Technician role

* 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.