Instrument Technician

DCS Engineering

North East

On-site

GBP 42,000 - 62,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing contract with overtime available

Supportive and collaborative team culture

Job summary

A chemical manufacturing company is seeking a skilled Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Technician for an ongoing contract in North East England. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing instrumentation and electrical systems in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have CompEx 1–4 certification and relevant industry experience. This role offers competitive pay and the opportunity for overtime.

Qualifications

Time-served E&I Technician with relevant experience.
CompEx 1–4 certified and compliant with ATEX regulations.
Able to work at heights in a multi-floor environment.
Physically fit and comfortable working at heights in a multi-floor plant.
Safety-first mindset with strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Calibration, installation, and fault-finding on instrumentation.
Work with HART communication systems ensuring compliance.
Maintenance and repair of electrical systems.
Work with electrical distribution systems up to 415V.
Uphold site safety standards and collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Calibration and installation

Fault-finding on instrumentation

HART communication systems

Maintenance of motors and starters

Electrical distribution systems

Safety standards compliance

Problem-solving

Education

CompEx 1–4 certification

Experience in chemical/process industry

Job description

This range is provided by DCS Engineering. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Senior Recruitment Consultant - DCS Engineering

E&I Technician – Contract Opportunity (Ongoing)

Location: County Durham

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, weekdays + overtime available

About the Role

We’re looking for a skilled Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Technician to join a leading chemical manufacturing operation on an ongoing contract. You’ll play a vital role in maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimising essential systems across a multi-floor, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Calibration, installation, and fault-finding on a range of instrumentation (pressure, flow, temperature, level, analytical).
Working with HART communication systems and ensuring compliance with ATEX standards (CompEx 1–4 essential).
Maintenance and repair of motors and starters (DOL, Star/Delta, VSD).
Hands-on work with electrical distribution systems up to 415V.
Upholding site safety standards and working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.

About You

Time-served E&I Technician with experience in the chemical, process, or related industries.
Strong expertise in either instrumentation or electrical systems (multi-skilled preferred).
CompEx 1–4 certified and fully compliant with ATEX regulations.
Physically fit and confident working at heights in a multi-floor plant environment.
A proactive, safety-first mindset with strong problem-solving skills.

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