Electrical & Instrumentation Technician – 4-on 4-off Shift

Northwood; Hague Bar; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tissue paper manufacturing firm in the UK is seeking an Electrical & Instrumentation Technician or Engineer. This role focuses on maintaining plant equipment, implementing maintenance programs, and supporting basic mechanical tasks when needed. Ideal candidates should have an electrical qualification and strong instrumentation knowledge, along with experience in fault finding and a commitment to health and safety standards. The position offers excellent benefits, including a pension scheme, life assurance, and various discounts.

Benefits

Company pension

Life assurance

Free company products

Free on-site parking

Discounts on food, retail, holidays, cinema, and gyms

Wellness programmes

Early access to pay scheme

Employee referral scheme

Qualifications

• Strong instrumentation knowledge, ideally through apprenticeship.
• Experience with PLCs for fault finding.
• Solid understanding of Health & Safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical maintenance on plant equipment.
• Implement condition-based maintenance programs.
• Assist with basic mechanical tasks as needed.

Skills

Electrical qualification (HNC/NVQ Level 3+)

Instrumentation knowledge

Experience with PLCs

Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems

Experience with AC & DC variable speed drives

Ability to read electrical schematics

Basic mechanical aptitude

Problem solving skills

Understanding of Health & Safety standards

Education

HNC/NVQ Level 3+ or equivalent

Job description

A leading tissue paper manufacturing firm in the UK is seeking an Electrical & Instrumentation Technician or Engineer. This role focuses on maintaining plant equipment, implementing maintenance programs, and supporting basic mechanical tasks when needed. Ideal candidates should have an electrical qualification and strong instrumentation knowledge, along with experience in fault finding and a commitment to health and safety standards. The position offers excellent benefits, including a pension scheme, life assurance, and various discounts.