Instrumentation & Control Operator

KinTec Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering-focused organization is looking for an Instrumentation & Control Operator to join their permanent team in Hampshire. In this technically challenging role, you'll be involved in design, operations support, and contractor management, contributing to safe and efficient plant operations. The position demands hands-on experience in control and instrumentation along with familiarity with hazardous environments and programming standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of design experience in instrumentation & control.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems in hazardous areas.
• Experience in operational risk tools like HAZOP and LOPA.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and produce engineering drawings.
• Design electrical installations for hazardous areas.
• Manage contractors and procurement processes.

Skills

Design experience

Control systems knowledge

Hazardous areas expertise

Supplier management

Operational risk management

Tools

PLC programming

HAZOP tools

Job description

Job Title: Instrumentation & Control Operator
Location: Hampshire, UK
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Visa Status: Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. No sponsorship is available.

We’re working with a respected engineering-led organisation in the industrial and process sectors, looking to hire a technically skilled Instrumentation & Control Operator for their permanent team in Hampshire. This role is suited to candidates with hands-on design experience in control and instrumentation (C&I), especially those familiar with hazardous areas and control system programming.

You’ll work across the full lifecycle—design, procurement, operations support, and contractor management—making it a varied and challenging role with real technical impact.

Key Responsibilities:

Design & Engineering

• Interpret and produce basic engineering drawings related to the C&I discipline.

• Apply instrumentation and control design knowledge in live industrial environments.

Hazardous Areas

• Design electrical equipment installations for hazardous areas in compliance with ATEX/DSEAR.

• Either hold CompEx 12A & 12B certification or have practical experience working under the same procedures.

Control Systems

• Strong understanding or hands-on experience with at least two IEC 61131-3 standard PLC programming languages (e.g., ladder logic, function block, structured text).

• Apply knowledge of industrial control systems within project delivery.

Operational Support & Risk

• Participate in HAZOP, HAZID, LOPA reviews, and maintain strong awareness of operational risk management practices.

• Provide field troubleshooting and support to operations and maintenance teams.

Contractor & Procurement Management

• Prepare specifications and work scopes for contractor engagement.

• Raise purchase orders, liaise with suppliers, and review QA documentation.

• Supervise contractor activities and ensure compliance with site safety and permit systems.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of design experience in instrumentation & control (I&C/C&I).

• Solid understanding of electrical systems in hazardous areas; CompEx 12A/12B beneficial.

• Knowledge of industrial programming standards and practices.

• Experience in operational risk tools (HAZOP, LOPA, RAMS).

• Confident managing suppliers, contractors, and equipment procurement.

• Must be eligible to work in the UK without restriction.

This is an excellent opportunity to step into a technically rich role with broad responsibility in an engineering-focused environment. You’ll be trusted to make informed decisions, engage in varied tasks, and contribute to safe and efficient plant operations.