Instrument Technician
Morson Edge
South Newbarns · posted 16 August 2026
Job type
full time
Location
South Newbarns, Cumbria
Category
Banking and Financial Services
We are looking for an Instrument Technician to undertake routine engineering maintenance and defect repair tasks to ensure the reliability and scheduled availability of operational plant and equipment associated with gas production/processing.
Interested in this role You can find all the relevant information in the description below.
This is a 2 year long term contract opportunity on a full time basis with 4 days based on site at Barrow. The role is inside IR35 with rates to be discussed.
No clearance is required but background checks may be carried out.
JOB OVERVIEW:
Executes routine and non-routine maintenance activities to plant and equipment in accordance with agreed procedures and operational requirements to ensure the protection of plant, equipment, Environment and the safety of employees.
Investigates complex technical problems relating to critical plant, identifies solutions and acts to return plant to normal operating service.
Prepares and presents technical reports and maintains appropriate records of activities within the recognised systems to maintain an accurate record of activities undertaken for the benefit of future analysis and third-party audits.
Carries out commissioning and decommissioning activities to ensure planned plant operating programs are achieved in a timely manner.
Contributes to the design and commissioning of plant modifications including the initiation of recommendations for modifications to ensure the ongoing availability of plant and equipment.
Liaises with vendors, engineering support function and external auditors when required.
Supervises other staff and vendor/contractor employees in undertaking work activities to ensure that activities are undertaken safely and efficiently in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
Ensures that safe working practices and procedures are adhered to within the area of work, and that appropriate permit is in place to ensure the protection of plant, equipment, environment, and the safety of employees.
Carry out the duties of Instrument Technician core roles on systems such as Fiscal Metering, Distributed Control, Emergency Shutdown and Fire & Gas systems.
COMPETENCES:
Demonstrable experience in petrochemical process operations or maintenance
Sound understanding of engineering principles.
Qualified as an Instrument Technician
The inherent hazards of operating in this nature and the substances involved require the job holder to possess a thorough knowledge of procedures and the process systems to ensure the ongoing integrity of health, safety and environmental performance.
Effective communication skills both verbal and written.
It is an expectation of the business that the job holder maintains and continues to develop the competencies necessary to carry out the role to the required standard whilst in position.
Knowledge of General Instrumentation including Metering & Fire & Gas systems through production/maintenance operations gained whilst working in the oil and gas or petrochemical industries.
Good communication and organisational skills, and proficient on Windows & maintenance management programs.
Onshore/Offshore maintenance experience highly desirable. xwzovoh
QUALIFICATIONS:
BTEC Higher National Certificate or equivalent in an appropriate engineering subject is necessary to provide the requisite underpinning knowledge.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
Ex Equipment in Hazardous Areas (CompEx EX01 - EX04)
SBT01 Stage 1 Assemble and Install Small Bore Tubing Assemblies - Twin Ferrule
MJI10 Stage 1 Initial Training - Hand Torque Bolted Connections
SIL Awareness
Spirit Energy PVision Permit to Work - CBT
Spirit Energy PVision Risk Assessment - CBT
Benzene Awareness - CBT
Confined Space Awareness - CBT
COSHH Awareness - CBT
Environmental Awareness - CBT
H2S Hydrogen Sulphide - CBT
CBT - Flexible Hose Assembly Awareness
Lifting Operations Awareness (LOLER) - CBT
Mechanical Isolations -CBT
Induction including EBA
Face Fit Test
Gas Tester Practical (carried out by onshore chemist)
Authorised Gas Tester - CBT
PUWER Awareness - CBT
Noise Awareness - CBT
Manual Handling Awareness - CBT
Dropped Objects Awareness - CBT
Compressed Gas Safety - CBT
Asbestos Awareness - CBT
HAVS - CBT
Working at Height Awareness - CBT
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Interested in this role You can find all the relevant information in the description below.
This is a 2 year long term contract opportunity on a full time basis with 4 days based on site at Barrow. The role is inside IR35 with rates to be discussed.
No clearance is required but background checks may be carried out.
JOB OVERVIEW:
Executes routine and non-routine maintenance activities to plant and equipment in accordance with agreed procedures and operational requirements to ensure the protection of plant, equipment, Environment and the safety of employees.
Investigates complex technical problems relating to critical plant, identifies solutions and acts to return plant to normal operating service.
Prepares and presents technical reports and maintains appropriate records of activities within the recognised systems to maintain an accurate record of activities undertaken for the benefit of future analysis and third-party audits.
Carries out commissioning and decommissioning activities to ensure planned plant operating programs are achieved in a timely manner.
Contributes to the design and commissioning of plant modifications including the initiation of recommendations for modifications to ensure the ongoing availability of plant and equipment.
Liaises with vendors, engineering support function and external auditors when required.
Supervises other staff and vendor/contractor employees in undertaking work activities to ensure that activities are undertaken safely and efficiently in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
Ensures that safe working practices and procedures are adhered to within the area of work, and that appropriate permit is in place to ensure the protection of plant, equipment, environment, and the safety of employees.
Carry out the duties of Instrument Technician core roles on systems such as Fiscal Metering, Distributed Control, Emergency Shutdown and Fire & Gas systems.
COMPETENCES:
Demonstrable experience in petrochemical process operations or maintenance
Sound understanding of engineering principles.
Qualified as an Instrument Technician
The inherent hazards of operating in this nature and the substances involved require the job holder to possess a thorough knowledge of procedures and the process systems to ensure the ongoing integrity of health, safety and environmental performance.
Effective communication skills both verbal and written.
It is an expectation of the business that the job holder maintains and continues to develop the competencies necessary to carry out the role to the required standard whilst in position.
Knowledge of General Instrumentation including Metering & Fire & Gas systems through production/maintenance operations gained whilst working in the oil and gas or petrochemical industries.
Good communication and organisational skills, and proficient on Windows & maintenance management programs.
Onshore/Offshore maintenance experience highly desirable. xwzovoh
QUALIFICATIONS:
BTEC Higher National Certificate or equivalent in an appropriate engineering subject is necessary to provide the requisite underpinning knowledge.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
Ex Equipment in Hazardous Areas (CompEx EX01 - EX04)
SBT01 Stage 1 Assemble and Install Small Bore Tubing Assemblies - Twin Ferrule
MJI10 Stage 1 Initial Training - Hand Torque Bolted Connections
SIL Awareness
Spirit Energy PVision Permit to Work - CBT
Spirit Energy PVision Risk Assessment - CBT
Benzene Awareness - CBT
Confined Space Awareness - CBT
COSHH Awareness - CBT
Environmental Awareness - CBT
H2S Hydrogen Sulphide - CBT
CBT - Flexible Hose Assembly Awareness
Lifting Operations Awareness (LOLER) - CBT
Mechanical Isolations -CBT
Induction including EBA
Face Fit Test
Gas Tester Practical (carried out by onshore chemist)
Authorised Gas Tester - CBT
PUWER Awareness - CBT
Noise Awareness - CBT
Manual Handling Awareness - CBT
Dropped Objects Awareness - CBT
Compressed Gas Safety - CBT
Asbestos Awareness - CBT
HAVS - CBT
Working at Height Awareness - CBT