Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Trades Workforce Solutions; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading workforce solutions company is seeking an Electrical & Instrumentation Technician in Huntingdon. This permanent site-based role involves maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on critical systems. Candidates should have a relevant apprenticeship and experience in industries like FMCG and utilities. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £42,813 to £50,368 plus benefits including a company van, pension scheme, and generous holidays. A valid UK driving license is required.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual performance bonus

Double-match pension scheme (max. 12%)

Generous holiday allowance (26 days + bank holidays)

Flexible benefit scheme including private healthcare

Financial protection with 10x salary death in service

Excellent family-friendly provisions

Qualifications

• Must have a valid full UK driving license.
• Experience in FMCG, utilities, military, or aviation industries is essential.
• Knowledge of ATEX regulations and hazardous areas is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventive maintenance on electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Diagnose and repair faults to minimize downtime.
• Maintain compliance with operational standards.

Skills

Electrical systems knowledge

Instrumentation systems knowledge

Fault-finding

Calibration skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Time-served apprenticeship in electrical or instrumentation discipline

BTEC National Certificate or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Job ID: 32370

Location: Huntingdon

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 one week in every four or five, 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 will be collaborative and thrive in team environments where precision and reliability are key. You’ll have a proactive approach to problem solving and a deep respect for compliance and safety standards, ensuring assets are maintained to the highest standards. You’ll also 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 National Certificate (or equivalent City & Guilds, NVQ/SVQ Level 3) in an electrical or instrumentation discipline
• Worked in industries including (but not limited to) FMCG, the 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
• Ideally (but not essential), you’ll possess an in‑date certificate in any of the following:
  • CompEx EX01‑04 Hazardous Equipment
  • C&G 2391 Inspection & Testing
  • C&G 2377 PAT Testing
  • BS7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
  • CompEx EX01‑04 Hazardous Equipment
• Appreciation of systems and equipment associated with other engineering disciplines within the oil and gas (or other similar process) industry – desirable
• Knowledge of SCADA or control systems – desirable