NES Fircroft are proud to be working alongside a major Chemical manufacturer in Middlesbrough, Teesside. We are looking for a number of Instrument Technicians for maintenance work on their state of the art COMAH site in Middlesbrough. 

Mon-Fri type role, working 40hr weeks. Initial 3 months' work. PAYE rates - enquire for full details right from the first call! 

The position expedites I, C & E maintenance activities at the site safely and efficiently to agreed work plans, safety management systems and best working practices in accordance with Health & Safety regulations and Business Objectives to ensure that the performance and availability of I, C & E systems meets the standards required to achieve safety, production and environmental targets.

Main tasks :
Under limited supervision, utilising technical skills to repair, maintain, calibrate and install electronic and electrical systems to current standards
Conducting personal risk assessments and performing work activities under permit to work system
Adhering to safety and environmental policies and procedures
Providing technical reports and feedback via the computerised maintenance management system
Solving instrumentation and electrical problems from initial fault diagnosis through to corrective action and implementation
Completing routine scheduled inspection, testing and calibration procedures and associated documentation
Modification and commissioning of both existing and new equipment
Working as part of a team with other maintenance department personnel, operations personnel and management
Assisting in the training and development of less senior I&E personnelRequired skills :
Required 
The successful candidate should have a recognised apprenticeship or instrumentation/engineering qualification
Must have experience in all aspects of instrumentation systems
Must be eligible to work in the UK
Good communication and interpersonal skillsDesired 
Recognised electrical qualifications would be an advantage
Exposure to a chemical manufacturing environment and CompEx training would be an advantage
Experience of IEC61508/61511 and safety instrumented systems would be an advantage, as would a knowledge of DCS/PLC
Good I.T. skills to utilise various department software systems

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients