Electrical Controls & Instrumentation Technician

We are recruiting for an Electrical Controls & Instrumentation Technician to work DAYS to join a global group of companies who specialise in the manufacture of drainage and piping solutions above and below ground. You will be based at their lower tier COMAH site in Hazlehead which produces clay drainage pipes, with a loyal and friendly team culture!
This is a permanent full time role working Monday to Friday 8am – 4pm (0800 – 1600) with flexibility to start and finish earlier. The salary for this Electrical Controls & Instrumentation Technician role is £35,000 - £38,000 per annum plus excellent benefits as below!
As a Electrical Controls & Instrumentation Technician you will be reporting into the Electrical Services Manager working in a team of 4 with the following responsbilities:

• Install, repair, maintain, replace, and calibrate various machines such as roller dryers, kilns and packing machines including pressure, temperature, humidity, and other monitoring devices.
• Providing technical support and troubleshooting of PLC and automation
• Support engineering capital and revenue projects in electrical and automation
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely on time and in budget
• Supporting site infrastructure and development plans for planned and unplanned improvement works
• Using SCADA system to data monitor to make instrumentation processes more efficient and energy saving
• To strategically support and maintain process data systems, including SCADA systems and digital recorders.
• Evolve and maintain an instrumentation maintenance plan inline with the sites maintenance management system.
• Develop and create instrumentation registers

We are really keen to hear from applicants with the following skills and experience:

• Previous experience working as an Electrical Controls & Instrumentation Technician or similar
• 5 years apprentice trained (or equivalent) to EITB in Electrical Engineering or National Certificate in Electrical Engineering or HND in Electrical Engineering
• Experience in Plastics or Clayware manufacturing environment (desirable).
• Experience with AutoCAD and MS Project would be advantageous
• 18th Edition ideally although training can be provided

Benefits Include:

• 264 hours Annual Leave including Bank Holidays
• Pension Scheme (3-5% employee/ 5-7% employer)
• Free Parking onsite
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Discounted Online Retail Platform
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Christmas Vouchers
• Wellbeing and mental health first aiders
• Healthcare initiatives free of charge
• Training and development opportunitys

Please apply today or call us to discuss this Electrical Controls & Instrumentation Technician role in more detail!