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Job Title: Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Job ID: 32370
Location: Huntingdon
Salary:  £42,813 to £50,368 (£50k to £60k OTE) + Company van
Hours: 8:00am to 4:00pm (overtime paid outside these hours)
Contract/Permanent:  Permanent
Site Based/Office/Remote: Site based
Start Date: ASAP

Benefits:

Competitive salary and annual performance bonus
Double-match pension scheme (max. company contribution 12%)
Generous holiday allowance (26 days + bank holidays)
Flexible benefit scheme, incl. private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans, and more
Financial protection with 10x salary death in service and financial support if you're unable to work due to long-term illness or injury
Excellent family friendly provisions such as maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
Professional development opportunities inc. financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions
Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counseling 24/7
Inclusive, supportive, and forward-thinking workplace
About the role

We're looking for a skilled and motivated Electrical & Instrumentation Operations Technician to join our East area operations team. In this role, our Electrical & Instrumentation Technicians carry out maintenance, fault-finding and repair activities on electrical, control and instrumentation systems to ensure the continuous and safe operation of our gas transmission assets.

What do our Electrical & Instrumentation Technicians do?

Our Electrical & Instrumentation Technicians perform planned preventative maintenance on electrical and instrumentation systems.
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair faults to minimise downtime.
Calibrate, test, and maintain instrumentation to ensure compliance with operational standards.
Electrical & Instrumentation Technicians assist with installation, commissioning, and modifications of E&I equipment.
Ensure all work is completed safely, in accordance with company policies, industry regulations, and safety procedures.
Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
Support operational teams during planned shutdowns and emergency repairs.
Participating in a standby rota once fully trained, typically 1 week in every 4 or 5, dealing with various faults.

About You

You'll be a safety-conscious Electrical & Instrumentation Technician with a strong commitment to operational excellence.  Our Electrical & Instrumentation Technicians will be collaborative and thrive in team environments where precision and reliability are key.  You'll have a proactive approach to problem solving and have a deep respect for compliance and safety standards, ensuring assets are maintained to the highest standards. You'll also bring a calm and capable presence to emergency situations.

Key Requirements & Experience

Time-served apprenticeship (or other recognised training scheme) in an electrical or instrumentation discipline
BTEC National Certificate (or equivalent City & Guilds, NVQ/SVQ Level 3) in an electrical or instrumentation discipline
Worked in industries including (but not limited to) FMCG, the broader utilities, military or aviation
Strong knowledge of ATEX regulations and hazardous area equipment
Strong knowledge of electrical and instrumentation systems, fault-finding and calibration
Familiarity with safety management systems and permit-to-work procedures
Full UK car driving license
Ideally (but not essential), you'll possess an in date certificate in any of the following:

CompEx EX01 - 04 Hazardous Equipment
C&G 2391 Inspection & Testing
C&G 2377 PAT Testing
BS7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
CompEx EX01 - 04 Hazardous Equipment

Appreciation of systems and equipment associated with other engineering disciplines within the oil and gas (or other similar process) industry - desirable
Knowledge of SCADA or control systems - desirable

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