Electrical and Instrumentation Technician

Astute's Power team is partnering with a large sugar production company to recruit an Electrical and Instrumentation Technician for its sites in Norwich.
The E&I role comes with a starting salary of up to �52,340 (rising to �54,400 after probation) + benefits package
If you're an electrical and instrumentation technician with experience in heavy industry and are looking for work then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties
Reporting directly to the APU lead, as an E&I Technician, you will be responsible for:

• Carrying out fault diagnosis, repairs, planned and unplanned maintenance activities on all E&I assets to ensure efficient operation of the site and to maximise plant availability.
• Reporting all maintenance activities on the site Computerised Maintenance Monitoring System (CMMS)
• Supervising and directing contractors
• Assisting in plant shutdowns and outages
• Competent to receive and / or authorise a range of permits as required.
• Ensuring all work is carried out in line with company health and safety policies and procedures

Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:

• An NVQ level 3 as a time-service apprentice is essential in Electrical or Controls and Instrumentation Engineering
• A further EC&I qualification, such as a HNC is highly desirable
• At least three years' experience in electrical maintenance, in a heavy process environment/sector (e.g. power station, chemical plant, paper mill, refinery, steel works etc).
• Ideally an IOSH or NEBOSH or Health & Safety Qualification

Personal skills
The E&I Technician role would suit someone who is:

• Able to travel to sites across the UK, predominately in East Anglia
• Able to work well alone or within a team
• Highly motivated with strong attention to detail

Salary and benefits of the Electrical & Instrumentation Technician role

• Up to �52,340 starting salary, rising to �54,400 after probation.
• 10% pension contribution
• Opportunities for progression

INDPOW

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