Electrical & Instrument Technician in Cambridge

Energy Jobline CVL; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy recruitment agency in Cambridge is seeking an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation Technician. In this role, you will maintain and repair electrical and instrumentation systems, ensuring safety and compliance in gas transmission operations. The ideal candidate will have a relevant apprenticeship, strong knowledge of electrical systems, and a commitment to operational excellence. Salary ranges from £42,813 to £50,368, plus benefits including a company van and performance bonuses.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual performance bonus

Double-match pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible benefit scheme including private healthcare

10x salary death in service

Family friendly provisions for parental leave

Professional development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship in electrical or instrumentation discipline.
• BTEC Certificate (or equivalent) in electrical or instrumentation discipline.
• Relevant industry experience in FMCG, broader utilities, military, or aviation.
• Strong knowledge of ATEX regulations and hazardous area equipment.
• Strong knowledge of electrical and instrumentation systems, fault-finding and calibration.
• Familiarity with safety management systems and permit-to-work procedures.
• Full UK car driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventive maintenance on electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair faults to minimize downtime.
• Calibrate, test, and maintain instrumentation to ensure compliance with operational standards.
• Assist with installation, commissioning, and modifications of E&I equipment.
• Ensure all work is completed safely, in accordance with company policies and regulations.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Support operational teams during planned shutdowns and emergency repairs.
• Participate in a standby rota once fully trained.

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

• Job Title: Electrical & Instrumentation Technician
• Job ID: 32370
• Location: Cambridge
• Salary: £42,813 to £50,368 (£50k to £60k OTE) + Company van
• Hours: 8:00am to 4:00pm (overtime paid outside these hours)
• Contract/Permanent: Permanent
• Site Based/Office/Remote: Site based
• Start Date: ASAP

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual performance bonus
• Double-match pension scheme (max. company contribution 12%)
• Generous holiday allowance (26 days + bank holidays)
• Flexible benefit scheme, incl. private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans, and more
• Financial protection with 10x salary death in service and financial support if you're unable to work due to long-term illness or injury
• Excellent family friendly provisions such as maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• Professional development opportunities inc. financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions
• Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24/7
• Inclusive, supportive, and forward-thinking workplace

About the role

We're looking for a skilled and motivated Electrical & Instrumentation Operations Technician to join our East area operations team. In this role, our Electrical & Instrumentation Technicians carry out maintenance, fault‑finding and repair activities on electrical, control and instrumentation systems to ensure the continuous and safe operation of our gas transmission assets.

What do our Electrical & Instrumentation Technicians do?

• Perform planned preventive maintenance on electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair faults to minimise downtime.
• Calibrate, test, and maintain instrumentation to ensure compliance with operational standards.
• Assist with installation, commissioning, and modifications of E&I equipment.
• Ensure all work is completed safely, in accordance with company policies, industry regulations, and safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Support operational teams during planned shutdowns and emergency repairs.
• Participate in a standby rota once fully trained, typically 1 week in every 4 or 5, dealing with various faults.

About You

You'll be a safety-conscious Electrical & Instrumentation Technician with a strong commitment to operational excellence. Our Electrical & Instrumentation Technicians are collaborative and thrive in team environments where precision and reliability are key. You will be proactive in problem solving, deeply respect compliance and safety standards, and bring a calm and capable presence to emergency situations.

Key Requirements & Experience

• Time-served apprenticeship (or other recognised training scheme) in an electrical or instrumentation discipline.
• BTEC Certificate (or equivalent City & Guilds, NVQ/SVQ Level 3) in an electrical or instrumentation discipline.
• Relevant industry experience in FMCG, broader utilities, military, or aviation.
• Strong knowledge of ATEX regulations and hazardous area equipment.
• Strong knowledge of electrical and instrumentation systems, fault‑finding and calibration.
• Familiarity with safety management systems and permit‑to‑work procedures.
• Full UK car driving licence.
• Optional: In‑date certificates in any of the following – CompEx EX01-04 Hazardous Equipment, C&G 2391 Inspection & Test, C&G 2377 PAT Test, BS7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Desirable: Appreciation of systems and equipment from other engineering disciplines within the oil and gas industry, knowledge of SCADA or control systems.

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