Electrical & Instrumentation Technician Adecco is excited to recruit for our global manufacturing client located in Workington. This is a unique opportunity to join a plant where specialised ingredients are produced for various industries. We are seeking a time served electrical candidate with a background in manufacturing, industrial, or chemical industries (chemicals is desirable not essential) This is a permanent, full-time position, working Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The basic salary is £45,000 per annum. Additionally, you will be required to be on call approximately one weekend out of four, for which an extra call-out rate will be paid on top of the basic salary. Purpose of the role: The role is to undertake maintenance and engineering tasks in support of the sites requirements for safety, regulatory action and productivity. A time served electrical, control and instrument technician is required to support a very busy engineering team undertaking preventative and reactive maintenance in an upper tier COMAH site. Safety is the number one priority for this role. Key duties: Read, understand and implement all applicable company / project policies, working practices and procedures, ensuring at all times that the electrical, control and instrumentation maintenance and installation tasks are completed safely and to a high standard. Conduct fault finding activities against electrical systems (including 415v 3 phase systems), DCS/PLC control systems and digital/analogue instruments. Complete all tasks in accordance with applicable instructions, associated procedures and drawings / sketches. Provide support to other trades/disciplines where required, or form part of an integrated multi-discipline team. Conduct isolations of electrical components to support safe working practices. Conduct prescribed inspection routines and alarm/trip testing to comply with the UK COMAH safety management system plan. Apply for relevant permits to work (PTW) in order to complete tasks in a controlled and safe manner. To understand the MAPP and Safety and Environment Management Systems. To comply with company Health, Safety and Environmental policies, procedures and arrangements. Where applicable, to inspect before use, and use correctly, the plant equipment, machinery and personal protective equipment provided, and take corrective action within your competency level and report to line management any defects identified What is our client looking for? 4 Year Apprenticeship or Level 2 NVQ equivalent Demonstrable experience post electrical, control and instrumentation apprenticeship/training coupled with current relative experience. Experience conducting electrical role in an upper tier COMAH site, preferably in the chemical manufacturing industry. (this is desirable not essential) Experience of working in hazardous areas (ATEX/DSEAR) including understanding of BS EN60079. (this is desirable not essential) Experience of fault finding on DCS/PLC and hardwired control and instrumentation systems. Experience of 415v 3 phase electrical systems Experience with Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) Benefits Pension (6% employer 4% employee) 4 x life assurance and EAP Participation is annual bonus scheme Flex Genius and is available for the employee to choose from; Health Cash Plan, Retail Discounts, Cycle to Work, Gym Discounts, RAC, Discount Technology etc. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.