Electrical and Instrumentation Technician
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Position Overview & Specifications
Salary
Range £50,129.00 to £50,129.00Job Purpose
The role involves working with the site Electrical and Instrumentation systems to support process operations, projects and maintenance activities across the site. The role will report to the Extraction APU Engineering lead and will take technical direction and management from the site Electrical & Instrumentation Support Manager. The scope of the role includes installation, commissioning and maintenance of electrical and instrumentation equipment and control systems to minimise downtime across the site.
Core Accountabilities
- Troubleshooting and practical fault finding on plant and control systems
- Installation of new plant or modifications as appropriate
- Carry out planned and proactive maintenance activities as required
- During maintenance periods undertake maintenance activities as well as testing and commissioning plant in readiness for operations
- Reporting all engineering activities in the appropriate format into the Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
- Ensuring audit trail of process control changes
- Demonstrate the highest personal health and safety standards at all times and work effectively with other team members to carry out the tasks safely and effectively.
Skills, Knowledge & Competencies
- IOSH Working Safely
- Comprehensive technical knowledge gained through large scale, complex operational factory experience.
- Understanding of hazards and controls associated with a complex industrial environment and producing food and feed.
- Experience working within large industrial plants
- Knowledge of working with Distributed Control Systems
- A proven track record of effective technical problem solving, fault diagnosis and continuous improvement
- ONC/HNC in appropriate Engineering skill supported by a recognised apprenticeship or qualification in electrical engineering
- High degree of credibility and the ability to effectively communicate across all levels of the factory and the operations function of the business
- Demonstrate passion for working effectively as a team, supporting each other and the process and mechanical technicians working on site
- Commitment to maintaining the Health & Safety for self and others.
We are committed to creating an environment where all our people are treated with respect and given the opportunities to succeed. We want British Sugar to be a great, inclusive place to work for everyone.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Electrical and Instrumentation Technician roles across British Sugar's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Food & Beverage Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £50,129 - £50,129 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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