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Posted 20 July, 2026

Instrument & Analyser Technician

NES Fircroft Engineering Services Limited
Yorkshire, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Instrument & Analyser Technician

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Location: Hull
Job Type: Permanent

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Instrument & Analyser Technician to join a leading process manufacturing business operating a high-hazard COMAH site.

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Working as part of a multidisciplinary maintenance team, you'll be responsible for maintaining the reliability, safety and performance of critical instrumentation and analyser systems within a continuous process environment.

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Key Responsibilities

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  • Carry out preventative and reactive maintenance on instrumentation and analyser systems.
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  • Fault find, repair and calibrate process analysers including GC, NIR, TOC, pH and conductivity analysers.
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  • Perform hazardous area inspections in accordance with IEC60079.
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  • Maintain safety-critical instrumentation and gas detection systems.
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  • Support installation, commissioning and continuous improvement projects.
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  • Work within Permit to Work systems and supervise contractors where required.
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  • Record maintenance activities using SAP or similar CMMS.
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Experience & Qualifications

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You will have experience within the chemical, petrochemical, oil & gas or other COMAH process industries

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  • Recognised apprenticeship and NVQ Level 3/ONC or equivalent.
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  • Current CompEx Ex01-Ex04 certification.
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  • Strong knowledge of ATEX, DSEAR and instrument fault finding.
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  • Experience maintaining industrial analyser systems such as GC, NIR, TOC, pH and conductivity analysers.
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  • Knowledge of Safety Instrumented Systems (IEC61511).
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  • Strong communication, planning and problem-solving skills.
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  • Experience with Honeywell DCS, SAP, Emerson AMS, FieldCare, Swagelok or 18th Edition is advantageous.
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