Instrument Technician

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Tyseley; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is searching for an experienced Instrument Technician to work on a high-paying 6-month contract in Australia. You will handle the installation, commissioning, and maintenance of instrumentation across industrial sites, with comprehensive relocation support, including flights, accommodation, and food. Proven experience in oil & gas or petrochemical industries is essential. This role offers a dynamic team environment and outstanding earning potential.

Benefits

Relocation package to Australia

Flights and accommodation provided

Highly competitive salary

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Instrument Technician in related industries.
• Strong background in calibration and troubleshooting of instrumentation.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of instrumentation.
• Calibration and functional testing of equipment.
• Providing commissioning support during shutdowns.

Skills

Calibration

Loop checking

Fault finding

Interpreting P&IDs

Teamwork

Tools

Calibration tools

Control valves

Test equipment

Job description

Instrument Technician - 6-Month Contract, UK Candidates Wanted

Location: Australia

Salary: Highly competitive + Accommodation/Food + Flights + Visa Package

Contract: 6-month minimum (extension opportunities)

Your Chance to Work in Australia

Are you an experienced Instrument Technician looking for a new challenge?

Interested in taking your skills overseas for a high-paying contract on major industrial projects?

I'm recruiting Instrument Technicians across the UK for a highly respected industrial client operating in the petrochemical and oil & gas sector in Australia. This is a rare opportunity to join a large-scale project with full relocation support and exceptional earning potential.

The Role

You will play a key role in the installation, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of instrumentation across complex industrial sites.

Responsibilities include:

• Calibration, loop checks & functional testing
• Fault finding & troubleshooting on instrumentation and control systems
• Shutdown, start-up & commissioning support
• Testing flow, level, temperature & pressure transmitters
• Working with control valves and a wide range of instrumentation equipment
• Reading/interpreting P&IDs, data sheets, calibration documents & supplier manuals
• Producing accurate calibration reports and instrument documentation
• Supporting instrumentation projects across petrochemical/oil & gas facilities

What You'll Need

• Proven experience as an Instrument Technician in oil & gas, petrochemical, chemical, refinery, LNG, or heavy industrial environments
• Strong background in calibration, loop checking, commissioning, and fault finding
• Experience with shutdowns/start-ups (advantageous)
• Familiarity with control valves, transmitters, calibration tools and test equipment
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, loop drawings and technical documentation
• Knowledge of HART, Foundation Fieldbus or similar systems (beneficial)
• A strong safety mindset and ability to work within a dynamic team

What's on Offer

• Relocation package to Australia
• Flights + accommodation + food + visa provided
• Highly competitive rates
• Supportive project teams and strong onboarding
• Possibility of extensions

This is an excellent opportunity for technicians who enjoy travel, strong project environments and high-value contract work.

How to Apply

If you're an experienced Instrument Technician and keen to explore opportunities overseas, apply with your updated CV. You're also welcome to reach out directly after applying for a confidential conversation.

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