Instrument Technician

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 3 May 2026
LOCATION
Barrow-in-Furness
TYPE
Contract
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Engineering
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SKILLS

CompEx EX01-EX04 Small Bore Tubing Assembly Hand Torque Bolted Connections Fiscal Metering Systems Distributed Control Systems (DCS) Emergency Shutdown & Fire/Gas Systems Petrochemical process maintenance BTEC Higher National Certificate in Engineering

FULL DESCRIPTION

Instrument Technician

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is hiring an Instrument Technician for a 6-month contract at Barrow Gas Terminal. Rate: £375/day PAYE. Full time, 7 on 7 off rotation.

About the Role

Required to undertake engineering maintenance and defect repair tasks, ensuring the reliability and scheduled availability of operational plant and equipment associated with gas production/processing. Duration: 6 month contract. Location: Barrow Terminal; working 7 days on, 7 days off rotation. Rate: £375/day PAYE.

Accountabilities

  • Both routine and non-routine maintenance activities to plant and equipment, in accordance with agreed procedures and operational requirements
  • Investigating complex technical problems relating to critical plant, identifying solutions and acting to return plant to normal operating service
  • Preparation and presentation of technical reports, and maintenance of records within recognised systems
  • Carrying out commissioning and decommissioning activities to ensure planned plant operating programmes are achieved in a timely manner
  • Liaising with vendors, engineering support function and external auditors when required
  • Ensuring that safe working practices and procedures are adhered to, and that appropriate permits are in place
  • Carrying out duties of Instrument Technician on systems such as Fiscal Metering, Distributed Control, Emergency Shutdown and Fire & Gas systems

About You

To be successful you will have:

  • Demonstrable experience in petrochemical process, operations or maintenance
  • Sound understanding of engineering principles
  • Qualified as an Instrument Technician
  • Thorough knowledge of procedures and process systems for health, safety and environmental performance
  • Effective communication skills both verbal and written
  • BTEC Higher National Certificate or equivalent in an appropriate engineering subject

Mandatory Training:

  • 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

Why [Employer hidden]?

At [Employer hidden], we are committed to creating an environment in which our team can thrive. Offering opportunities for career development, and fostering a community that prioritises inclusion, diversity, and equality. We are looking for candidates who share our values: Agility, Collaboration, Care, Courage, and Delivery.

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