Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Electrical & Instrumentation Technician North East + Benefits COMAH Industrial Environment

Our client is looking to recruit an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Technician to join a well-established industrial operation in the North East. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a highly regulated COMAH environment, offering long-term stability, strong safety culture, and ongoing training and development.

The role would suit someone with solid hands-on experience in electrical and instrumentation maintenance, ideally within hazardous or heavy industrial environments. CompEx and 18th Edition qualifications are highly desirable, but candidates with relevant experience in similar sectors will also be considered.

Responsibilities:

• Carry out maintenance, calibration, testing, and repair of electrical and instrumentation equipment
• Diagnose faults and ensure timely resolution to maintain plant performance and availability
• Complete all work in line with legal requirements and company health, safety, environmental, and quality standards
• Use CMMS systems to manage and record maintenance activities
• Install, inspect, and maintain plant equipment to a high standard and within required timescales
• Identify and report defects, alarms, and unsafe conditions, ensuring appropriate isolation where required
• Follow permit-to-work and change management procedures (MOC)
• Support shutdown planning and maintenance activities
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance plant performance and reliability
• Provide guidance or basic training to colleagues where required
• Support the wider engineering team with additional tasks in line with competency (e.g. basic mechanical work)

Requirements:

As an E&I Technician, you will be responsible for carrying out both reactive and planned maintenance across a wide range of electrical and instrumentation systems to ensure safe and efficient plant operation. Experience within a COMAH environment is advantageous, however candidates from other high-hazard industries such as oil & gas, power generation, pharmaceuticals, or manufacturing will also be considered.

Therefore, to be successful you should be competent in the following:

• Strong experience in electrical and instrumentation maintenance within an industrial environment
• Knowledge of COMAH regulations and associated safety standards
• CompEx certification (preferred)
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (desirable)
• Experience with PLCs, control systems, or instrumentation software is advantageous
• Ability to interpret technical data and resolve complex plant issues
• Strong understanding of permit-to-work systems and safe isolation procedures

What you ll bring:
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
A proactive and safety-first approach
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Experience working in a regulated industrial environment
Good communication and reporting skills

Benefits:
Competitive salary
Pension scheme Healthcare Overtime opportunities
Ongoing training and development
Long-term career stability within a high-performing engineering environment