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E&I Maintenance Technician

Job Posted: 3 days ago

Salary: £ 50 - 55 / Hour
Job Type: Contract Temporary
Location: SG8, Royston, Hertfordshire

Expire in: 24 days

Job Description

E&I Maintenance Technician – Temporary Contract

Location: Royston
Contract: Temporary, approximately 3–6 months
Shift Pattern: 5 and 4 block rotation
Hours: 12.5-hour shifts, 6:30am–7:00pm, including weekends

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced E&I Technician to join a precious metals refinery chemical plant based in Royston on a temporary contract for approximately 3–6 months.

The successful candidate will provide electrical and instrumentation support across the plant, assisting with breakdowns, fault finding, troubleshooting, maintenance and installation activities. This is a hands-on role within a chemical processing environment, where strong knowledge of COMPEX and ATEX requirements is essential.

Key Responsibilities

  * Provide electrical and instrumentation support across the refinery and chemical plant.

  * Respond to plant breakdowns and assist with fault finding and troubleshooting.

  * Diagnose and resolve electrical and instrumentation issues to minimise plant downtime.

  * Support maintenance activities across electrical, instrumentation and associated plant systems.

  * Carry out installation, modification and maintenance work as required.

  * Work safely within a hazardous chemical-processing environment.

  * Ensure all work is completed in accordance with site safety procedures, permits and relevant standards.

  * Support the wider maintenance team with planned and reactive maintenance activities.

  * Identify potential equipment issues and contribute to preventative maintenance.

  * Maintain accurate records and documentation relating to maintenance and engineering activities.

  * Work collaboratively with operations, maintenance and engineering teams to ensure reliable plant operation.

Essential Requirements

  * Proven experience working as an E&I Technician / Electrical & Instrumentation Technician.

  * Previous experience within a chemical, process, refinery or similarly hazardous industrial environment.

  * COMPEX knowledge and experience – essential.

  * ATEX knowledge and experience – essential.

  * Strong electrical fault-finding and troubleshooting experience.

  * Instrumentation and control systems experience.

  * Experience supporting breakdowns and reactive maintenance.

  * Experience with electrical and instrumentation installation and maintenance.

  * Strong understanding of safe working practices within hazardous areas.

  * Ability to work independently and as part of a wider maintenance team.

  * Willingness and ability to work a 12.5-hour shift rota, including weekends

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