electrical & instrumentation technician

Are you an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation professional looking to make a high-impact move? We are seeking a dedicated and technically adept Electrical & Instrumentation Technician to join a world-class manufacturing facility. This is an exceptional opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where your expertise in circuit maintenance, automation, and diagnostic troubleshooting will directly drive production excellence.

• Maintain, install, rebuild, and repair electrical equipment, ensuring optimal functionality through precise troubleshooting of circuit problems.
• Proactively support operations technicians in resolving technical issues, including emergency repairs, and collaborate across teams to meet ambitious business goals.
• Analyze logic in PLCs and control equipment, utilising advanced diagnostic tools to maintain high levels of production machine reliability.
• Manage maintenance documentation via the SAP system, ensuring all processes are accurate and up to date.
• Champion a culture of safety by adhering to strict protocols, reporting near misses, and maintaining an impeccable workspace.
• Support and develop mechanical maintenance skills to provide comprehensive technical coverage across the plant.

• A minimum of an ONC/C&G Part III or HNC/NVQ Level 3 in an Electrical Engineering time-served apprenticeship.
• Proven electrical experience within a process or production environment, specifically in the FMCG sector.
• Strong technical proficiency with PLC systems (preferably Allen Bradley), SCADA systems, instrumentation, and 415v motor control circuits.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively within a shift-based team.
• A proactive mindset focused on identifying and implementing system reliability improvements.

• A competitive hourly rate of £23.64, plus a shift allowance of £4.32 per hour (total £27.96/hr).
• A dynamic 12-hour shift pattern involving a mixture of days and nights (6am to 6pm and 6pm to 6am).
• The chance to work on large-scale, high-tech manufacturing equipment.
• A 12-month assignment offering professional growth and the opportunity to utilise your specialised skills.

We are looking to fill this position immediately and the hiring process will move quickly. If you are ready to take the next step in your career, do not hesitate to apply today. Please submit your resume Becky by applying here or call 07441 928472

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.