Instrumentation & Electrical Technician

Elix Sourcing Solutions; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced call-out payments

25 days annual leave

10% company pension contribution

Life assurance - 8x salary

Bonus up to 15%

Job summary

Elix Sourcing Solutions is recruiting an Instrumentation & Electrical Technician for a Monday–Friday, 7:30am–4:30pm role with a call-out rota. Based in Alton, the position supports maintenance of production and gas plant facilities, including instrumentation and control equipment.

You will perform routine and non-routine maintenance, service transmitters/controllers/analysers, and assist with new installations, collaborating with engineers and contractors in a safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of maintenance experience in instrumentation and electrical environments.
• Instrumentation qualification - Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3.
• Good working knowledge of electrical systems.
• Understanding of oil & gas industry operations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine and non-routine maintenance and repairs.
• Service process control instrumentation including transmitters, controllers and analysers.
• Maintain site services and equipment to a safe standard.
• Respond to out-of-hours plant breakdowns when required.
• Carry out equipment isolations to permit requirements.
• Support installation and commissioning of new plant.
• Work with specialist engineers and contractors.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and safety.

Skills

Electrical systems knowledge

Instrumentation knowledge

Planning and prioritising

IT literate and communication

Reliability and proactivity

Education

NVQ Level 3 or Apprenticeship in Instrumentation

Job description

Instrumentation & Electrical Technician
Monday - Friday | 7:30am - 4:30pm + Call out rota
Alton - Commutable from Farnham, Basingstoke, Winchester, Aldershot

Are you an experienced Instrumentation & Electrical Technician looking for a varied role within a specialist industrial environment?

Our client is looking for an Instrumentation & Electrical Technician to join their maintenance team, supporting the safe and efficient operation of production and gas plant facilities.

You’ll be responsible for routine and non-routine maintenance, servicing instrumentation and control equipment, responding to breakdowns, supporting new installations and working alongside specialist engineers and contractors.

The Role

• Carrying out routine and non-routine maintenance and repairs
• Servicing process control instrumentation including transmitters, controllers and analysers
• Maintaining site services and equipment to a safe working standard
• Responding to out-of-hours plant breakdowns where required
• Carrying out equipment isolations to permit requirements
• Supporting installation and commissioning of new plant
• Working with specialist engineers and contractors
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping and safety

The Candidate

• 4-5 years' relevant maintenance experience
• Instrumentation qualification - Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3
• Good working knowledge of electrical systems
• Understanding of the oil & gas industry
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Able to plan and prioritise effectively
• Reliable, proactive and able to work under pressure
• IT literate and confident communicating with colleagues and contractors

What's in it for you?

• Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:30pm
• Enhanced call-out payments
• 25 days annual leave
• 10% company pension contribution
• Life assurance - 8x salary
• Bonus of up to 15%