Instrumentation & Electrical Technician | Lasham, Alton, Hampshire | Full Time | Competitive Salary + potential overtime and bonus
Our client owns and operates the Humbly Grove Gas Storage Facility near Alton, Hampshire, where oil and gas have been produced since the early 1980s. Today, the business focuses primarily on gas storage, playing an important role in the UK’s energy infrastructure.
The company operates established facilities at Lasham, Alton, Hampshire and continues to invest in maintaining safe, efficient, and reliable operations.
What’s in it for you?
Development opportunities
Valuable experience
Engaging challenges
Competitive salary
Pension scheme
Private medical insurance
Group life insurance
Group income protection
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Requirements
Essential:
4–5 years’ maintenance experience with instrumentation and/or electrical equipment
Recognised instrument qualification (Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3)
Good working knowledge of electrical systems
Ability to work independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision
Strong problem-solving skills
IT literate
Ability to plan and prioritise workload effectively
Must live within 1 hour commute from the facility
Right to Work in the UK
Desirable:
Understanding of the Oil and Gas or Energy industry
Experience working with process control instrumentation (transmitters, controllers, analysers)
Experience of supervising contractors and liaising with third parties
The Role
As an Instrumentation & Electrical Technician, you will be responsible for supporting the maintenance and operation of production and gas plant facilities at Weston Common and the Humbly Grove Wellsites.
Key responsibilities include:
Carrying out and recording routine and non-routine maintenance activities
Servicing and maintaining process control instrumentation equipment
Supporting vendor-led maintenance and servicing activities
Maintaining site services to ensure safe and efficient operations
Responding to 24-hour call-outs or advising outside normal hours
Ensuring high standards of housekeeping across all facilities
Performing equipment isolations to enable safe maintenance
Assisting in the installation and commissioning of new plant equipment
Working alongside specialist engineers and contractors to ensure work is completed to the required standards
Liaising with and supervising contractors to ensure permit compliance
Continuously developing technical knowledge through training and supplier engagement
Working Hours:
Monday – Friday 07:30-16:30. This role requires flexibility, as it includes occasional weekend, evening, and bank holiday work.
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