Electrical & Instrumentation Technician
Royston, Hertfordshire, UK (Site based role)
This role is a 24 month fixed term contract
Base Salary £46,554 plus £792.50 meal allowance and 20% shift allowance.
World-changing careers, enabled by Johnson Matthey. With more than 200 years history, join us and help to accelerate the transition to net-zero! As an Electrical & Instrumentation Technician, you’ll contribute to JM’s mission as a world leader in sustainable technology, transforming energy and reducing carbon emissions for a cleaner, brighter future.
The role:
As an Electrical & Instrumentation Technician, you will help drive our goals by:
1. Safety should always be the highest priority for any tasks undertaken, in conjunction with our life saving policies and procedures
2. Use of technical drawings & operator manuals alongside electrical schematic drawings & P&ID’s to aid fault diagnosis process
3. Reduce Plant downtime by proposing/implementing improvements in both the Electrical and instrumentation facets of the role
4. Contribute to improving the site performance in all aspects of safe operation, regulatory compliance, productive output and cost efficiency by improving the engineering reliability of site equipment and ensuring appropriate maintenance frequency of assets is complied with and keep accurate written records of work carried out using SAP CMMS system
5. Work alongside compliance & technical author to support the technical review of written maintenance documents and operational procedures
6. Conducting Inspections, testing, calibration, adjustments and monitoring tasks as required to maintain efficient plant and build-in equipment reliability
Key skills that will help you succeed in this role:
7. An industrial Electrical and Instrumentation -based qualification to HNC/ONC level or equivalent
8. Time served Apprenticeship with a further 5 years’ experience
9. Previous Manufacturing/Chemical industry experience
10. Experience of structured problem-solving techniques, fault diagnosis
What we offer:
We make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities. We are also supportive of hybrid and flexible working and where applicable, offer life, medical and other benefits that support our employees’ financial and physical wellbeing, such as:
11. Retirement savings
12. Share plans
13. Saving accounts
14. House saving funds
15. Life and disability insurance
16. Commuter allowances and loans
17. Medical plans / health assessments
18. Fitness discounts
Ready to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career!
At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected.
For any queries or accessibility requirements, please contact We will work with you to make suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are confidential, and your feedback is welcome to help us provide an accessible and positive recruitment experience.
Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks, early application is advised.
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