Instrument Technician

Instrument Technician Job Description: We are searching for an experienced Instrument Technician located in Fawley, Southampton. This is your opportunity to join a global technology company, driving energy, innovation for a balanced plant. This is initially a 12 month contract, pay rate range is £20-22.40 per hour. What’s in it For You: • The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth. • The support of an organisation that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best. • Thrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture and empowers its employees through continuous improvement. What You Will Do: • Carry out instrument planned and breakdown maintenance. • Carry out project installation (CAPEX) and commissioning, review and mark up of drawings. • Assist and/or supervise contractors and service personnel in maintaining Instrument, electric and other plant equipment. • Complete production-critical repairs and all critical inspections in a safe and timely manner to maximise availability of plant and avoid overdue inspection activities. • Execute work in a safe manner in accordance with ‘safe working practices’, site standards, and site safety systems such as Task Risk Assessments and Maintenance Procedures. • Procure spares and equipment from suppliers. Ensure and maintain adequate economic stores of materials, equipment and tools. • Liaise with instrument, electrical and other specialist engineers. • Carry out department audits; represent department in site safety initiatives and legislative matters, advise in development of safe working practices/procedures. Minimum Qualifications: • Recognised apprenticeship or Company traineeship scheme and appropriate technical qualification; e.g. City and Guilds, ONC, HNC etc. • 5 years minimum experience in refinery, chemical or allied industry working on Instrumented Systems. • Training and approved to work on hazardous area equipment e.g. CompEx or equivalent. Able to operate in a small team, on a multi-trade basis and possessing communication/supervisory skills, a proactive positive attitude and self-motivation. • Good working knowledge of local procedures and safe working practices. • Have knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and be able to demonstrate the ability to work with computers. Physical Demands: This role requires working in a chemical manufacturing plant. Interested please apply