Electrical and Instrumentation Technician

Hales Group; Cantley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Electrical & Instrumentation Technician to join an engineering team at a modernised production facility in Norfolk. This role involves maintaining and troubleshooting complex electrical and instrumentation systems, ensuring safety compliance, and supporting various plant upgrades. A Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering or Instrumentation & Control is required, alongside proven experience in large-scale industrial environments. Competitive salary starts from £53,000 per annum plus excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in large-scale industrial installations.
• Flexible to work shift-based or day-based patterns as required.
• Candidates with a bias toward either Electrical or Instrumentation will be supported with cross-training.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Carry out 3-phase electrical distribution, installations, calibrations, and fault diagnosis.
• Support plant upgrades and modifications.

Skills

Diagnostic and technical problem-solving skills

Safety-conscious

Team-oriented

Adaptable

Education

Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering or Instrumentation & Control

Job description

Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Location : Near Norwich, Norfolk

Hours : Full-time

Term : Permanent

Salary : From £53,000 per annum + excellent company benefits

Hales Group are recruiting for a skilled Electrical & Instrumentation Technician to join our client’s engineering team at a modernised, large-scale production facility in Norfolk.

Our client is committed to operational excellence and has recently invested heavily in site upgrades and automation. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in maintaining and improving the reliability and safety of electrical and control systems across the plant.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot electrical and instrumentation systems in a complex industrial environment.
• Carry out 3-phase electrical distribution, installations, calibrations, and fault diagnosis.
• Support plant upgrades, modifications, and commissioning projects.
• Perform planned inspections and proactive maintenanceclosed ensuring strict safety compliance.
• Collaborate with mechanical, process, and control teams to optimise plant performance.

Candidate Profile

• Level 3 qualification (HNC / NVQ 3 or higher) in Electrical Engineering or Instrumentation & Control.
• Proven experience in large-scale industrial installations.
• Strong diagnostic and technical problem‑solving skills.
• Safety‑conscious, team‑oriented, and adaptable.
• Flexible to work shift‑based or day‑based patterns as required.
• Candidates with a bias toward either Electrical or Instrumentation will be supported with cross‑training.

Interested?

If you’re a qualified technician looking for a long‑term opportunity in a forward‑thinking industrial environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Work Through Hales Group?

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