Instrumentation Operations Technician

Job Title : Instrumentation Operations Technician

Job ID : 41129

Location : Bacton

Salary :  £42,813 to £50,368 (£50k to £60k OTE) + Company van

Hours : 8 : 00am to 4 : 00pm (overtime paid outside these hours)

Contract / Permanent :  Permanent

Site Based / Office / Remote : Site based

Start Date : ASAP

About the role

We are the UK's gas transmission operator, responsible for transporting gas across Great Britain and maintaining critical infrastructure including high‑pressure pipelines, compressor stations, AGIs, and terminal assets, ensuring secure and reliable energy supply for millions while supporting the country's transition toward net zero.

We're looking for a skilled and motivated Instrumentation Operations Technician to join our East area operations team. In this role, our Instrumentation Operations Technicians carry out maintenance, fault-finding and repair activities on electrical, control and instrumentation systems to ensure the continuous and safe operation of our gas transmission assets.

What do our Instrumentation Operations Technicians do?

Our Instrumentation Operations Technicians perform planned preventative maintenance on electrical and instrumentation systems.

Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair faults to minimise downtime.

Calibrate, test, and maintain instrumentation to ensure compliance with operational standards.

Instrumentation Operations Technicians assist with installation, commissioning, and modifications of E&I equipment.

Ensure all work is completed safely, in accordance with company policies, industry regulations, and safety procedures.

Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.

Support operational teams during planned shutdowns and emergency repairs.

Participating in a standby rota once fully trained, typically 1 week in every 4 or 5, dealing with various faults.

About You

You'll be a safety-conscious Instrumentation Operations Technician with a strong commitment to operational excellence.  Our Instrumentation Operations Technicians will be collaborative and thrive in team environments where precision and reliability are key.  You'll have a proactive approach to problem solving and have a deep respect for compliance and safety standards, ensuring assets are maintained to the highest standards. You'll also bring a calm and capable presence to emergency situations.

Key Requirements & Experience

Time-served apprenticeship in instrumentation and control systems

Level 3 NVQ / SVQ in instrumentation and control systems (can be electrical if you have sufficient instrumentation experience)

CompEx 01-04 qualified is desirable (can be expired or not held as client can put you through this)

Strong knowledge of ATEX regulations and hazardous area equipment

Proven experience in instrumentation or control systems ideally in oil and gas or similar

Familiarity with safety management systems and permit-to-work procedures

Full UK car driving license

Appreciation of systems and equipment associated with other engineering disciplines within the oil and gas (or other similar process) industry - desirable

Knowledge of SCADA or control systems - desirable

Benefits :

Competitive salary and annual performance bonus

Double-match pension scheme (max. company contribution 12%)

Generous holiday allowance (26 days + bank holidays)

Flexible benefit scheme, incl. private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans, and more

Financial protection with 10x salary death in service and financial support if you're unable to work due to long-term illness or injury

Excellent family friendly provisions such as maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave

Professional development opportunities inc. financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions

Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counseling 24 / 7

Inclusive, supportive, and forward-thinking workplace

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