Control & Instrumentation Technician

Control & Instrumentation Technician
Contract (6 Months min)
Location: Greater Manchester
Contract Type: Contract, Outside IR35 — 6 months initial, strong likelihood of extension
Rate: £40-£50/hour+ (Outside or PAYE)
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: Day shift, Monday to Friday, 8am–4pm

About the Role

Our client operates a COMAH-regulated chemical manufacturing site in Greater Manchester and is seeking an experienced C&I Senior Technician to join their team on an initial 6-month contract basis, with a strong likelihood of extension.

This is a hands-on technician role, primarily focused on statutory inspections, instrument calibration, fault finding, and responding to breakdowns. The team works to a weekly plan issued in advance so everyone knows what they'll be working on, though this can flex around unplanned breakdown response as priorities dictate.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out statutory inspections on site instrumentation and control equipment
Perform calibration of transmitters, control valves, switches, and gauges
Diagnose and resolve faults across instrumentation and control systems, including DCS, PLC, and relay logic
Respond to breakdowns as they arise, working alongside the wider team's weekly work plan
Carry out installation, maintenance, and repair of instrumentation and control systems
Work safely within a COMAH-regulated, hazardous area (ATEX/DSEAR) environmentAbout You

Proven experience as a C&I/Instrument Technician within a chemical, petrochemical, or process manufacturing environment
Experience with DCS systems (Honeywell, Delta V, ABB, or Foxboro all considered)
Relay logic experience desirable
ATEX/hazardous area awareness
Strong calibration and instrumentation fault-finding skills
Comfortable working to a structured weekly plan while remaining responsive to reactive breakdown workWhy Apply

This is an opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing site on a contract with genuine scope for extension, working within a supportive team environment with clear weekly planning and visibility of upcoming work.

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