Instrument Technician

Instrument Technician 32335

Location: Huntingdon
Salary: £41,265 - £48,547 basic (OTE £50k-£60k incl. overtime and standby) + Company Van + Fuel Card
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (Overtime paid outside of these hours)

Are you ready for a hands-on role working at the heart of the UK's gas transmission network? As an Instrument Technician, you'll focus on maintaining and upgrading vital compressor stations and above ground installations that power the nation's energy infrastructure.

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career while contributing to critical projects that keep energy flowing safely across the country.

What's in it for You?

Earn up to £60k with expected standby and overtime premiums.
6% annual bonus, based on your performance and company success.
Comprehensive benefits package including a company van with a fuel card.
26 days of holiday (plus statutory holidays), with the option to buy or sell additional days.
Generous pension scheme - for every £1 you contribute, we'll contribute £2, with a company match up to 12%.
Overtime pay at 1.5x during the week and 2x on Sundays.
Family-friendly benefits including maternity/paternity/adoption leave and shared parental leave.
Career progression and access to professional training and development, including LinkedIn Learning.
£1800 technical training budget, rising to £2500 for further growth in the next regulatory period.
Financial protection through life insurance at 10x your salary and support if you are unable to work due to illness or injury.
Health and wellbeing support including private healthcare, dental plans, and 24/7 access to free professional counselling.
Financial assistance for professional membership fees.

Your Role:

As an Instrument Technician, you'll play a pivotal role in maintaining, repairing, and upgrading the compressor stations and above-ground installations that are essential to the National Transmission System. These high-pressure systems ensure gas flows smoothly across the UK's pipeline network, supporting homes, businesses, and industries.

Key responsibilities include:

Installing, commissioning, maintaining, and repairing safety, control, and measurement systems at our compressor stations and above ground installations.
Acting as a site controller, issuing permits, and ensuring the safe operation of works.
Conducting isolations and supporting construction and commissioning of new assets.
Travelling across the Huntingdon region, covering different sites and receiving ongoing training to develop your expertise.

Standby Rota standby ranges between 1 week in 4 to 1 week in 6 depending on team size.

About Our Client:

Our client are at the forefront of the UK's energy sector, maintaining and enhancing 7,666km of high-pressure pipelines, 23 compressor stations, and hundreds of above-ground installations.

They deliver natural gas safely and reliably while building the green energy systems of the future.

By joining their team, you'll work on cutting-edge projects and make a tangible difference in supporting the UK's journey to net zero.

Our client celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace.

No matter your background, if you're passionate about pursuing a career in the Gas sector, we'd love to hear from you

Apply today to join a company where you can thrive, grow, and play a key role in powering the nation's energy system