Job DescriptionElectrical & Instrumentation Technician – East Sussex + 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 West. 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
- Strong experience in electrical and instrumentation maintenance within an industrial environment
- Knowledge of COMAH regulations and associated safety standards
- CompEx certification ()
- 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
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