Maintenance Technician in West Midlands

Energy Jobline CVL; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy job board in the UK seeks an experienced Instrumentation Maintenance Technician. This hands-on role involves maintaining, repairing, and calibrating electrical and instrumentation equipment to ensure operational efficiency. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in industrial electrical maintenance, a relevant qualification, and strong problem-solving skills. This position offers opportunities for skill development and a significant impact on environmental performance.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in industrial electrical maintenance and instrumentation.
• Working knowledge of PLCs, ladder logic, HMI, SCADA systems.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair industrial electrical equipment.
• Calibrate and repair instrumentation such as sensors.
• Fault find and repair PLCs and SCADA/HMI systems.

Skills

Industrial electrical maintenance

Process control instrumentation

PLC programming

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

BTEC, HNC, City & Guilds in a relevant subject

Tools

SCADA systems (Rockwell or Mitsubishi)

Job description

Instrumentation Maintenance Technician

East Midlands | Permanent | Hands‑On Industrial Role

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The Role

As an Instrumentation Maintenance Technician, you’ll be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and calibrating a wide range of electrical and instrumentation equipment. Your work will directly contribute to optimising plant performance, reliability, and environmental compliance. You’ll work across multiple sites, responding to reactive and planned maintenance tasks, and liaising with other teams and suppliers to ensure assets are kept in top condition. You’ll also have the opportunity to enhance automation systems and participate in a 24/7 standby rota.

⚙️ Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair industrial electrical equipment, including motor starters, variable speed drives, and electrical control circuits (relays, timers, etc.)
• Maintain, calibrate, and repair instrumentation such as flow, level, pressure, and temperature sensors, quality analysis instruments, radio micro links, and outstations
• Fault find, repair, and modify PLCs, ladder logic, and SCADA/HMI systems
• Support safety initiatives and ensure all activities are completed safely
• Train as an Electrical Senior Authorised Person, LV (SAP)
• Provide feedback and reports on maintenance activities

Experience & Skills

• Extensive experience in industrial electrical maintenance and instrumentation
• Experience with process control instrumentation and 4‑20 mA control loops
• Working knowledge of PLCs, ladder logic, HMI, SCADA systems (Rockwell or Mitsubishi)
• Competent in reading electrical drawings and interpreting manufacturer documentation
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to locate and address root causes
• Able to work independently and as part of a team

Qualifications

• BTEC, HNC, City & Guilds, or equivalent in a relevant subject
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical/Instrumentation
• Time‑served electrical/instrumentation apprenticeship
• C&G 2391 Electrical Inspection & Testing
• 18th Edition Electrical Regulations

Why Apply?

This is a hands‑on, technical role with the opportunity to develop your skills, work on a variety of industrial assets, and make a meaningful impact on operational efficiency and environmental performance. If you enjoy problem‑solving, technical challenges, and a role that keeps you engaged every day, this is the position for you.

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