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Job Title: Instrument Technician

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Location: Avonbridge, FK1
Salary: £41,265 to £48,547 (realistic earnings £50k to £60k OTE) + Company van
Hours: 8:00am to 4:00pm (overtime paid outside these hours)
Contract/Permanent: Permanent
Site Based/Office/Remote: Site based
Start Date: ASAP

Overview

My client has an exciting and important role in achieving net zero and in leading a fair energy transition for the UK. They do this by developing the green gas system of tomorrow, while delivering the natural gas needs of today.

The Operations team maintain, repair and upgrade 7,666km of high-pressure pipe, 23 compressor stations, 504 above-ground installations, and 8 connected distribution networks through a highly skilled team of over 600 technicians and engineers across Great Britain. Working around the clock to maintain and enhance the infrastructure that powers homes, business and industries, guaranteeing a steady and secure energy supply.

About the role

Are you a multi-skilled problem solver who people can count on? If so, we're looking for a co-worker like you!

We are looking for an Instrument Technician, you will cover a patch to take on the installation, inspection, commissioning, operation, repair and maintenance of various safety, control and measurement, and fire and gas systems, as well as other operational duties onsite. 

Working as part of our Operations Team, you will also act as site controller to issue permission documents, formulate isolations and support with the construction and commissioning of new assets on the system. You will oversee and inspect work carried out by others, including support of capital project. 

This role will help protect and maintain the high-pressure systems in our compressor stations and above ground installations. These stations are the engines that power long-distance gas pipelines across the National Transmission System.

You will be covering different sites across your local patch, so travel to various site locations is expected, as well as travel to training courses for competencies.

Salary & Benefits

On Track Earnings of between £50,000 to £60,000 when including standby and overtime
Annual bonus of 6% based on personal and company performance 
Company Van - including fuel card
26 days' holiday plus statutory holidays - option available to buy extra or sell days 
Generous double-match pension scheme - for every £1 you put in, we'll add £2 (max company contribution 12%) 
Flexible benefit scheme, including private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans and more 
Overtime at x1.5 normal and then x2 on Sunday
Financial protection with 10x salary death in service and financial support if you're unable to work due to long term illness or injury 
Excellent family friendly provisions - maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental leave 
Career progression, professional training and development - including access to LinkedIn Learning 
Annual Technical Training budget of circa £1800 rising to £2500 in our next regulatory period
Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24/7 
Financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions 

About Our Client:

We are leading a clean, reliable, and affordable energy future for everyone. Our skilled colleagues bring gas to 23m homes, and over 500,000 businesses, including heavy industries and power stations that keep Great Britain's lights on.  

We fuel growth and innovation, whilst transitioning our network to hydrogen, to play our part in the journey to net zero. 

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