E&I Maintenance Technician

E&I Maintenance Technician – Temporary Contract Location: Royston Contract: Temporary, approximately 3–6 months Shift Pattern: 5 and 4 block rotation Hours: 12.5-hour shifts, 6:30am–7:00pm, including weekends About the Role We are currently recruiting for an experienced E&I Technician to join a precious metals refinery chemical plant based in Royston on a temporary contract for approximately 3–6 months. The successful candidate will provide electrical and instrumentation support across the plant, assisting with breakdowns, fault finding, troubleshooting, maintenance and installation activities. This is a hands-on role within a chemical processing environment, where strong knowledge of COMPEX and ATEX requirements is essential. Key Responsibilities * Provide electrical and instrumentation support across the refinery and chemical plant. * Respond to plant breakdowns and assist with fault finding and troubleshooting. * Diagnose and resolve electrical and instrumentation issues to minimise plant downtime. * Support maintenance activities across electrical, instrumentation and associated plant systems. * Carry out installation, modification and maintenance work as required. * Work safely within a hazardous chemical-processing environment. * Ensure all work is completed in accordance with site safety procedures, permits and relevant standards. * Support the wider maintenance team with planned and reactive maintenance activities. * Identify potential equipment issues and contribute to preventative maintenance. * Maintain accurate records and documentation relating to maintenance and engineering activities. * Work collaboratively with operations, maintenance and engineering teams to ensure reliable plant operation. Essential Requirements * Proven experience working as an E&I Technician / Electrical & Instrumentation Technician. * Previous experience within a chemical, process, refinery or similarly hazardous industrial environment. * COMPEX knowledge and experience – essential. * ATEX knowledge and experience – essential. * Strong electrical fault-finding and troubleshooting experience. * Instrumentation and control systems experience. * Experience supporting breakdowns and reactive maintenance. * Experience with electrical and instrumentation installation and maintenance. * Strong understanding of safe working practices within hazardous areas. * Ability to work independently and as part of a wider maintenance team. * Willingness and ability to work a 12.5-hour shift rota, including weekends