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Instrument Technician - 6-Month Contract, UK Candidates Wanted
- Location: Australia
- Salary: Highly competitive + Accommodation/Food + Flights + Visa Package
- Contract: 6-month minimum (extension opportunities)
Your Chance to Work in Australia
Are you an experienced Instrument Technician looking for a new challenge?
Interested in taking your skills overseas for a high-paying contract on major industrial projects?
I'm recruiting Instrument Technicians across the UK for a highly respected industrial client operating in the petrochemical and oil & gas sector in Australia. This is a rare opportunity to join a large-scale project with full relocation support and exceptional earning potential.
The Role
You will play a key role in the installation, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of instrumentation across complex industrial sites.
Responsibilities include:
- Calibration, loop checks & functional testing
- Fault finding & troubleshooting on instrumentation and control systems
- Shutdown, start-up & commissioning support
- Testing flow, level, temperature & pressure transmitters
- Working with control valves and a wide range of instrumentation equipment
- Reading/interpreting P&IDs, data sheets, calibration documents & supplier manuals
- Producing accurate calibration reports and instrument documentation
- Supporting instrumentation projects across petrochemical/oil & gas facilities
What You'll Need
- Proven experience as an Instrument Technician in oil & gas, petrochemical, chemical, refinery, LNG, or heavy industrial environments
- Strong background in calibration, loop checking, commissioning, and fault finding
- Experience with shutdowns/start-ups (advantageous)
- Familiarity with control valves, transmitters, calibration tools and test equipment
- Ability to interpret P&IDs, loop drawings and technical documentation
- Knowledge of HART, Foundation Fieldbus or similar systems (beneficial)
- A strong safety mindset and ability to work within a dynamic team
What's on Offer
- Relocation package to Australia
- Flights + accommodation + food + visa provided
- Highly competitive rates
- Supportive project teams and strong onboarding
- Possibility of extensions
This is an excellent opportunity for technicians who enjoy travel, strong project environments and high-value contract work.
How to Apply
If you're an experienced Instrument Technician and keen to explore opportunities overseas, apply with your updated CV. You're also welcome to reach out directly after applying for a confidential conversation.
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This is a rare chance to take your career international. Don't miss out.
