I&E CompEx Technician

Job Title: I&E CompEx Technician

Location: South East England

Contract Type: Outside IR35, Contract

Overview

An established energy site operation is seeking an experienced Instrumentation and Electrical Technician to support a busy, hands-on maintenance programme on a live operational site. This role covers planned and corrective maintenance, CompEx inspection work, and involvement in annual shutdown activities within hazardous areas.

Why This Role Stands Out

- Outside IR35 contract

- Hands-on technical scope spanning instrumentation, electrical, and CompEx activities

- Planned and corrective maintenance across a live operational site

- Direct involvement in annual shutdown activities

- Stable, well-structured maintenance programme with strong technical breadth

Key Responsibilities

- Complete planned and corrective instrumentation and electrical work orders, prioritised by criticality

- Record all maintenance activity accurately within the site CMMS

- Carry out CompEx inspections and associated first-line repairs

- Deliver instrumentation and electrical work during the annual site shutdown

- Calibrate instrumentation, including As Found / As Left records across multiple measurement technologies

- Functionally test ESD, control, level, and pressure systems, including closure time recording

- Test fire and gas detection systems across a range of technologies

- Maintain a clean, tidy, and hazard-free working environment

Requirements

- Proven maintenance experience on instrumentation and electrical equipment

- Instrumentation qualification such as an apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3, with solid electrical knowledge

- In-date CompEx 01-04 certification and working knowledge of IEC 60079

- Experience in instrumentation calibration and functional testing of safety systems

- Good working knowledge of BS7671 wiring regulations and earthing systems

- Previous experience working in hazardous areas within industrial or energy environments

- Comfortable working with CMMS systems and digital activity recording

- Strong planning, problem-solving, and communication skills
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed