Electrical & Instrument Technician

KinTec Recruitment Ltd; Crawley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industrial site in Crawley is seeking an experienced Electrical and Instrument Technician to enhance their maintenance team. This hands-on role offers the chance to take ownership of critical equipment, ensuring safe and efficient operations. You will be responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and installing electrical systems while adhering to strict health and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a relevant apprenticeship and experience in a maintenance role, particularly within a chemical or process plant. Join this forward-thinking company and make a significant impact on site operations.

Qualifications

• Completed apprenticeship or equivalent qualification in electrical or instrumentation.
• Approximately two years’ experience in a maintenance role, ideally on a chemical or process plant.

Responsibilities

• Ensure reliability and safe functioning of all electrical and instrumentation equipment.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and control systems.
• Lead installation and commissioning of new equipment.

Skills

Electrical systems troubleshooting

Instrumentation calibration

Problem-solving skills

Health and Safety awareness

Education

Apprenticeship in Electrical or Instrumentation

City & Guilds, NVQ, BTEC, ONC

Job description

Electrical and Instrument Technician – Crawley

An established industrial site in Crawley is looking for an experienced Electrical and Instrument Technician to join their maintenance team. This is a hands-on role offering the opportunity to take ownership of critical equipment and support safe, efficient site operations.

Working Hours:
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the reliability and safe functioning of all electrical and instrumentation equipment across the site

• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and control systems to support continuous operations

• Carry out routine testing, calibration, and preventive maintenance on instrumentation to ensure optimal performance

• Lead the installation and commissioning of new equipment, including wiring, mounting, programming, and testing

• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities, safety checks, repairs, and installations

About You

• Completed apprenticeship or equivalent qualification (e.g. City & Guilds, NVQ, BTEC, ONC) in electrical or instrumentation

• COMPEX qualified for work in Hazardous Area Installations

• Approximately two years’ experience in a maintenance role, ideally on a chemical or process plant

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions under pressure

• High awareness of Health and Safety practices and control of major accident hazards (training provided if required)