Electrical & Instrument Technician

Linde plc; Crawley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading provider of industrial gases where your expertise will enhance safety and efficiency at the Crawley site. This role offers a chance to be hands-on, ensuring all electrical and instrumentation equipment operates smoothly. You will take the lead in maintaining and enhancing essential equipment, contributing to operational excellence. The company values safety and integrity, providing a supportive environment for growth and development. With a competitive salary, flexible leave benefits, and opportunities for career advancement, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference in a dynamic industry.

Benefits

25 days paid leave

Pension

Life assurance

Health and well-being benefits

Recognition & reward platform

Qualifications

• Completed an apprenticeship in electrical or instrumentation fields.
• Qualified in Hazardous Area Installations (COMPEX).
• Around two years’ maintenance experience in a process plant.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance equipment for safety and efficiency.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and instrumentation equipment.
• Conduct regular maintenance and keep detailed records.

Skills

Problem Solving

Safety Awareness

Collaboration

Education

Apprenticeship or equivalent qualification

Hazardous Area Installations (COMPEX)

Job description

Posted on: 2/18/2025 - Application Deadline: 5/9/2025

Job Responsibilities

• This is a fantastic chance to become the expert and take a central role in maintaining and enhancing the equipment that powers our operations, contributing to the safety, efficiency, and reliability of our Crawley site.
• Ensure smooth operations as you ensure all electrical and instrumentation equipment is working as it should do, as you will inspect, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair the equipment to keep everything running safely and efficiently.
• Get hands on as you conduct regular maintenance and testing of instruments keeping them in the best condition possible.
• Make a difference as you take the lead on installing and setting up new equipment, from wiring and mounting to programming and testing - your efforts will enhance operational excellence!
• Keep everything up to date as you will maintain detailed records and documentation about repairs, installations, maintenance, and safety inspections.

What makes you great

• You have completed an apprenticeship or equivalent qualification (City & Guilds, NVQ, BTEC, ONC) in electrical or instrumentation fields.
• In addition, you are qualified in Hazardous Area Installations (COMPEX).
• Have around two years’ maintenance experience - ideally on a chemically related process plant.
• You are a problem solver, who is proactive and skilled at making thoughtful decisions under pressure, always prioritising safety alongside business needs.
• Furthermore, you are highly safety conscious with an awareness of Health and Safety practices and control of major accident hazards (but don’t worry—we’ll provide ongoing training to keep you up to date).
• A team player who thrives on collaboration works effectively with others.

Why you will love working with us

We are the largest provider of industrial, medical and special gases in the UK and Ireland. From cutting harmful emissions, to providing life-saving oxygen and keeping food fresh, our gases play an essential role in everyday life. Our values – Safety, Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion and Community are at the heart of everything we do. They help us create an environment that puts safety first, where people do things the right way, new ideas are welcomed and everyone can be themselves.

At BOC, we take pride in our people and work hard to provide an enriching, enjoyable place to work. We have a clear vision: to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, stay and excel. We are always raising the bar, and because we are part of Linde, a global company, our people have limitless opportunities to grow and make a difference, all over the world.

What we offer you!

At Linde, the sky is not the limit. If you’re looking to build a career where your work reaches beyond your job description and betters the people with whom you work, the communities we serve, and the world in which we all live, at Linde, your opportunities are limitless. Be Linde. Be Limitless.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package with pension and life assurance as standard. In addition, we offer 25 days paid leave and a range of other flexible leave benefits, so that you have time to do the things you enjoy. Our recognition & reward platform celebrates great work and special moments, as well as providing a hub for health and well-being benefits, including a wide selection of savings and offers at well-known retailers.

Grow to be your best and drive your career with the training and development opportunities we offer.

Have we inspired you? Let's talk about it

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome, valued and empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. We are more than happy to work with you to provide reasonable adjustments to enable you to present your best self.

Not sure if you fulfil the full criteria for this role? Regardless, we'd still like to hear from you! We look forward to receiving your application via our online careers site, hearing your story and getting to know you better!

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