Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Technician

Pertemps Edinburgh Contracts; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Edinburgh Contracts is recruiting an Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Technician to join a maintenance team in Glasgow. The role focuses on day-to-day electrical and instrumentation maintenance, safety, and continuous operations at the site.

The successful candidate will have a time-served electrical apprenticeship with relevant qualifications, at least two years’ maintenance experience in a chemically related process plant, and strong fault-finding skills to support plant reliability

Qualifications

• A time-served apprenticeship with electrical qualification.
• Two years' maintenance experience in a chemical/process plant is preferred.
• Electrical installations and instrumentation knowledge are essential.
• Competence in fault-finding and safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and service electrical and instrumentation equipment across site.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, diagnose and repair faults and defects.
• Perform routine maintenance, testing and calibration of instrumentation.
• Install, test and inspect electrical equipment with safety and reliability in mind.
• Maintain records and support safety systems and PTW processes.
• Support projects and coordinate with contractors and suppliers.

Skills

Time-served apprenticeship with City &

Electrical qualification in BS7671

COMPEX (hazardous area) qualification

Maintenance experience (2 years)

Fault-finding and problem-solving

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ / BTEC / ONC in Electrical

Instrumentation discipline preferred

Job description

Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Technician

Location: Glasgow, G72 7HN

Salary: £39,700 per year

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday

Start/Finish Times: Flexible

Pertemps is recruiting for an Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Technician to join a maintenance team based in Glasgow.

This is a permanent opportunity for an experienced electrical and instrumentation professional with a background in maintenance, ideally within a chemically related process plant environment.

The Electrical & Instrumentation Technician will support the day-to-day maintenance and safe operation of electrical and instrumentation equipment across the site.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Working closely with the Branch Manager and Maintenance Technician to complete assigned work orders efficiently and within required timescales.
• Inspecting, troubleshooting, diagnosing and repairing electrical and instrumentation faults and defects.
• Carrying out routine maintenance and testing of instrumentation equipment, including pressure and temperature gauges, flow meters, level indicators and control valves.
• Completing electrical installation, testing and inspections with a focus on safety, reliability and operational continuity.
• Maintaining electrical motors, lighting, fire systems and other critical electrical plant equipment.
• Overseeing electrical contractual work.
• Installing newly purchased equipment, including wiring, mounting, programming and testing.
• Maintaining records and documentation for electrical and instrumentation equipment, including installation dates, repairs, maintenance and safety inspections.
• Working within a safe system of work, including contractor control and Permit to Work processes.
• Supporting engineering projects at the Glasgow site, including providing technical support where required.
• Maintaining and servicing cryogenic equipment.
• Maintaining and changing actuator valves on vessels and filling equipment.
• Servicing and maintaining gas cylinder filling equipment.
• Supporting other operational sites where required.

The successful candidate will also contribute to improving site operations by:

• Maximising productivity within the maintenance function.
• Supporting the resolution of plant problems.
• Initiating and carrying out improvement projects.
• Reducing gas losses, raw material usage and energy consumption.
• Actively supporting site improvement projects.
• Following 5S principles to maintain a safe and efficient workplace.

Skills & Qualifications

• A time-served apprenticeship with a City & Guilds, NVQ, BTEC or ONC qualification in Electrical, preferably with an instrumentation discipline.
• Electrical Installations EAL qualification - BS7671:2018 603/3298/0.
• COMPEX qualification in Hazardous Area Installations is desirable but not essential.
• At least 2 years' maintenance experience within a chemically related process plant.
• Good keyboard and computer skills.
• Strong electrical and instrumentation knowledge.
• Good fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• A reliable, safety-focused and professional approach.
• The ability to work effectively with colleagues, contractors and suppliers.
• A commitment to working with integrity and contributing to an inclusive workplace.

Working Relationships

The role will involve working closely with:

• Branch Manager and Maintenance Team
• Working Shift Supervisors
• Engineering
• Process Safety
• Contractors
• Suppliers