electrical-instrumentation-ei-technician

pertemps-edinburgh-contracts; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps is recruiting for an Electrical & Instrumentation Technician to join a maintenance team based in Glasgow. This is a permanent role for an experienced electrical and instrumentation professional within a maintenance environment.

The successful candidate will support day-to-day electrical and instrumentation maintenance, operate safely, and contribute to plant reliability across the site.

Qualifications

• A time-served apprenticeship with City & Guilds/NVQ/BTEC or ONC in Electrical (preferably with instrumentation).
• Electrical Installations EAL qualification – BS7671:2018 (2022).
• COMPEX qualification in Hazardous Area Installations (desirable).
• At least 2 years’ maintenance experience within a chemically related process plant.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting, troubleshooting, diagnosing and repairing electrical and instrumentation faults and defects.
• Carrying out routine maintenance and testing of instrumentation equipment, including gauges, meters and control valves.
• Completing electrical installation, testing and inspections with a focus on safety, reliability and operational continuity.
• Maintaining motors, lighting, fire systems and other critical electrical plant equipment.
• Overseeing electrical contractual work.
• Installing equipment including wiring, mounting, programming and testing.
• Maintaining records and documentation for electrical and instrumentation equipment.

Skills

Fault finding

Problem solving

Maintenance experience

Electrical knowledge

Instrumentation

Team collaboration

Education

City & Guilds apprenticeship

NVQ

BTEC/ONC in Electrical

EAL qualification – BS7671:2018

Tools

COMPEX qualification in Hazardous Area Installations

Job description

Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Technician
Location: Glasgow, G72 7H

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 (2022) 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

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