Instrument Technician (UK Wide Travel)
If the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly.
North West based candidates considered, ideally within 45 minutes of Knowsley
Earn up to £80,000 with paid accommodation, meal allowances and a fully equipped company van.
We're hiring on behalf of one of the UK's leading engineering and energy infrastructure businesses for experienced EC&I Technicians to join a growing national team.
If you're looking for a role where you're genuinely looked after while working away, this opportunity offers an excellent work-life balance for a UK-wide field role, outstanding earning potential, and long-term career security.
What you'll be doing
Working across industrial and hazardous area environments throughout the UK, you'll be responsible for:
Installing, commissioning and maintaining electrical control and instrumentation systems.
PLC fault finding and basic programming support.
Calibration, inspection and testing of instrumentation including pressure, level, flow and temperature devices.
Installation and commissioning of hazardous area electrical systems.
Working with industrial communications including Modbus, Profibus and Profinet.
Reading engineering documentation including FDS and URS documentation.
Fault finding, breakdown response and commissioning activities at customer and operational sites.
Travel across the UK is an essential part of the role, with overnight stays during the week when required.
What you'll need
Time-served Electrical or EC&I apprenticeship.
Level 3 NVQ Electrical (or equivalent).
Level 3 BTEC in Instrumentation & Control Engineering (or equivalent).
CompEx EX01-04 certification.
Experience commissioning and maintaining hazardous area electrical installations.
Basic PLC knowledge.
Experience calibrating and testing industrial instrumentation.
Full UK driving licence.
What you'll earn
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What You'll Earn
This role offers an excellent earning potential with enhanced overtime rates and generous allowances for working away.
Hourly Pay Rates:
Standard Rate: £23.08 per hour
Time & a Half: £34.62 per hour
Double Time: £46.15 per hour
Typical Earnings:
Basic Salary: £48,000, OTE £72,300 per year based on realistic overtime
Away-from-home Allowances: Approximately £8,640 per year
Typical Annual Earnings: £...
Instrument Technician (Field Based) in Kirkby employer: Technical Partners
Join a leading engineering consultancy that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth, offering a flexible 95% home-based working arrangement. With competitive salaries, annual performance bonuses, and opportunities to work on high-profile projects in the energy sector, this role as a C&I Commissioning Engineer provides a supportive work culture that values collaboration and innovation. You'll have the chance to develop your skills while making a meaningful impact on major infrastructure projects across the UK.
