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Instrumentation & Controls Engineer (65 Days Off)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
Manchester Full-time GBP 42,000 – 45,000
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Instrumentation & Controls Engineer (65 Days Off)

£42,000-£45,000 + 65 Paid Days Off + Training + 12% Pension + Private Medical Insurance + Benefits

Manchester

Are you an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer from a manufacturing, chemical, waste or similar background looking for a challenging and complex role, in a well-established chemicals company, where you will become a respected technical expert?

In this role you will be responsible for performing safety instrumentation tests on control valves and level pressure systems, proof testing, inspections of substations as well as commercial electrical testing and installations. This is a 60/40 split between planned and reactive maintenance, working 1 in 5 weekends, with a subsequent week off after.

Founded over 5 decades ago, this company create chemical stabilisers and synthesisers, as well as lubricants, heat stabilisers and plasticizers, which they supply to a variety of global industries. This company are rapidly expanding and need an experienced Controls and Instrumentation Engineer to be at the forefront of this growth.

This role would suit an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer looking to join a well-respected chemical processor, where you will be important for its continued safety, offering a generous amount of paid time off per year.

The Role:

  • Performing safety instrumentation tests on level pressure systems and control valves

  • Proof testing of components such as temperature controls and motors

  • Commercial electrical testing, maintenance and installation

  • Inspections and repairs of substations

  • Monday to Friday, 8am-4pm, 37.5 hours. 1 in 5 weekend work, subsequent week off after

The Person
  • Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

  • Manufacturing / chemical background or similar

Reference number: BBBH 25431a

Engineer, Engineering, Technician, Chemicals, Functional Safety, Electrical, Controls, Instrumentation, Control Valves, Level Pressure, Testing, Inspection, Manchester, Warrington, Bolton, Stockport

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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