Instrument tech in Southampton

Instrument Technician

Location: Southampton ( Needs to be local)

Rate: £35-£40 per hour Self Employed

Hours: 38 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Overtime: Time and a half & double time available

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Instrument Technician to carry out maintenance work on a oil and gas project. This role involves the inspection, calibration, fault-finding, and maintenance of instrumentation systems to ensure safe and efficient plant operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance on instrumentation systems.
• Inspect, calibrate, and repair flow, pressure, temperature, and level control instruments.
• Troubleshoot faults and system failures to minimize downtime.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with health & safety regulations and site procedures.
• Work closely with engineers and site teams to maintain high safety and performance standards.

Experience & Qualifications

• Recognised Instrumentation / Electrical qualification (NVQ Level 3, HNC, or equivalent).
• COMPEX certification (advantageous).
• Previous experience working in a refinery, petrochemical, or heavy industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of hazardous area classifications and safety procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and P&IDs.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a long-term project with competitive pay rates and overtime availability.

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG – The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.