Electrical & Instrument Technician

Instituto Politécnico de Tomar; Crawley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an Electrical & Instrument Technician to join their dynamic team in Crawley. This exciting role involves taking ownership of critical operations, ensuring safety and efficiency in a process-driven environment. With a strong focus on preventative maintenance and troubleshooting, you will play a vital role in supporting the installation and commissioning of new systems. The company offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities for ongoing professional development. Join a team where your contributions are valued and make a real impact in a well-supported engineering environment.

Benefits

25 days paid holiday + bank holidays

Excellent benefits package

Ongoing professional development and training

Stable working environment

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in a maintenance or technician role.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead inspections and repairs across electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Conduct regular preventative maintenance and equipment testing.
• Support installation and commissioning of new plant and machinery.

Skills

Electrical Systems Troubleshooting

Instrumentation Diagnostics

Preventative Maintenance

Problem-Solving Skills

Health & Safety Practices

Education

Apprenticeship in Electrical or Instrumentation

COMPEX Certification

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Location: Crawley, West Sussex

Salary: Starting from £45,000 (DOE)

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Industry: Engineering / Manufacturing / Process Plant

Are you an experienced Electrical & Instrument Technician looking to take ownership of your work in a safety-critical, process-driven environment?

We're working with a well-established and highly respected industrial business to recruit a hands-on Electrical & Instrument Technician for their large-scale site near Crawley. This is an exciting opportunity to become the go-to expert on site, supporting critical operations across a broad range of systems.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading inspections, troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repairs across electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Conducting regular preventative maintenance and equipment testing to ensure optimal performance and compliance.
• Supporting the installation, wiring, and commissioning of new plant and machinery - improving operational efficiency.
• Keeping detailed records of all work including safety checks, repairs, upgrades, and maintenance history.
• Playing an active role in the site's reliability and safety culture, contributing to continuous improvement.
  
  

About You

• Completed an apprenticeship or equivalent qualification (City & Guilds, NVQ, BTEC, ONC) in Electrical or Instrumentation.
• COMPEX certification (Hazardous Area Installations) is essential.
• Ideally 2+ years of experience in a maintenance or technician role, preferably on a chemically related or process plant.
• Comfortable making technical decisions under pressure while upholding strict safety standards.
• A team player with excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive, hands-on attitude.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety practices and awareness of control of major accident hazards (training provided if needed).
  
  

What's In It For You

• Starting salary from £45,000+ depending on experience
• 25 days paid holiday + bank holidays
• Excellent benefits package
• Ongoing professional development and training
• A stable and well-established working environment where your input genuinely matters
• Opportunity to join a business with a global presence and strong values around inclusion, integrity, and innovation
  
  

This role is ideal for someone looking to take ownership, build on their technical skills, and play a vital part in a well-supported, safety-first engineering team.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Specialty Trade Contractors

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