Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer – Process Industry

About the role

We are supporting a leading industrial process organisation in the search for an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer. The role is hands‑on, covering multiple process manufacturing sites and focusing on fault finding, maintenance and plant improvements across electrical and instrumentation systems.

Key responsibilities

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance on electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Diagnose and repair faults on HV/LV equipment, instrumentation and process control systems.
• Maintain MCCs, switchgear, motors, sensors, transmitters and control valves.
• Supervise contractors and manage Permit to Work activities.
• Support plant shutdowns and continuous improvement projects.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, loop diagrams, single‑line diagrams and P&IDs.
• Participate in a 1‑in‑4 on‑call rota with pool vehicle provision.

Required profile

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical, Instrumentation or EC&I Engineering (HNC preferred).
• Experience in a heavy industrial or process manufacturing environment.
• Strong hands‑on maintenance experience with electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Proven experience with HV/LV systems and industrial process equipment.
• Demonstrated fault‑finding ability on electrical and control systems.
• Experience managing Permit to Work and supervising contractors.
• ATEX or hazardous area experience (advantageous).
• Full UK driving licence.

Required skills

• HV/LV system maintenance
• MCC (Motor Control Centre) maintenance
• Switchgear maintenance
• Motor, sensor, transmitter and control valve maintenance
• Fault finding on electrical equipment
• Fault finding on process control systems
• Reading electrical drawings, loop diagrams, single‑line diagrams and P&IDs
• ATEX/hazardous area compliance
• Permit to Work administration
• Contractor supervision

What we offer

• Salary up to £60,000 per year plus £8,000‑£10,000 call‑out allowance.
• Standard Monday‑Friday 8:00 am‑4:00 pm bankable hours.
• 1‑in‑4 on‑call rota with pool vehicle provided during on‑call weeks.
• Comprehensive benefits package.