Control and Instrumentation Technician

Controls & Instrumentation Technician
Up to £45,000 + Bonus + Company Vehicle + Fuel Card
North East – Lincoln, Doncaster, Sheffield, Nottingham, Immingham + surrounding areas

SCINERGY Recruitment are seeking a field-based Controls & Instrumentation Technician to support the maintenance, reliability and performance of power generation and green energy assets across multiple sites in the North East region.

Our client is a leading operator within the renewable energy and low-carbon power sector. This role is ideal for technicians confident in electrical, controls or instrumentation work who enjoy field-based independence, problem-solving and working with modern monitoring and automation systems.

Training will be provided for candidates with a bias towards electrical, control or instrumentation if they have the right attitude and willingness to learn.

Key Responsibilities

· Carry out routine, reactive and preventative maintenance on controls and instrumentation across multiple sites

· Identify faults and repair a range of instrumentation, including sensors for flow, pressure, temperature and level

· Support the upkeep and troubleshooting of PLCs

· Monitor plant equipment, highlighting performance issues before they lead to breakdowns

· Complete service reports and update maintenance systems accurately

· Work closely with other engineering teams to resolve site issues and share technical information

· Oversee and guide contractors carrying out C&I or automation-related work

· Travel daily between regional sites

What We’re Looking For

· Recognised qualification in Electrical, Controls or Instrumentation Engineering (Apprenticeship, City & Guilds, ONC, BTEC/NVQ or similar)

· Experience fault-finding on instrumentation and control systems

· Understanding of PLCs

· Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

· Self-motivated, safety-focused and able to work independently

· Full training will be provided for applicants with transferable skills and the right mindset

What’s on Offer

· Competitive salary up to £45,000 and competitive bonus

· Company van, fuel card, tools, uniform, laptop and phone

· 25 days holiday + bank holidays

· Excellent training and development opportunities with clear progression routes

· Pension scheme contribution

· Long-term career prospects within a major renewable energy operator