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Join a high-impact project at one of the UK’s leading refineries – where your instrumentation expertise will shape the future of energy!
Job Title: Instrument Engineer
Location: Between Hull and Grimsby
Project: Humber Refinery Project
Contract: 12-Month Contract
Rate: Hourly – Dependent on Experience (DOE)
Start Date: As soon as available
Job Purpose:
To provide expert instrumentation engineering support across operational activities and capital projects. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with engineering and safety standards, oversee design and documentation processes, and support project execution from concept through to construction.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver specialist instrumentation engineering input across all phases—design, estimating, and construction.
- Support design and draughting teams to produce accurate, standards-compliant drawings and specifications.
- Take ownership of design packages, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables.
- Liaise effectively with contractors, vendors, internal departments, and project teams.
- Carry out site inspections, surveys, and investigations to ensure safe and practical engineering solutions.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal standards and engineering practices.
- Prepare specifications, technical calculations, cost estimates, and safety documentation.
- Ensure all engineering work adheres to relevant codes and standards, including IEC61511 and company procedures.
- Manage and document design changes in line with the Management of Change (MoC) process.
Working Hours:
Standard Hours: 08:00 – 16:30
Flexible Working Options Available (for Agency Workers):
- 9/80 Schedule:
Week 1: 07:30 – 17:00 Mon–Thu, 08:00 – 16:30 Fri
Week 2: 07:30 – 17:00 Mon–Thu, Off Fri - 19/30 Schedule:
Extra 30 minutes worked per day (before or after standard hours). This accrues one full day off every two weeks without impacting pay.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
- Experience working on top-tier COMAH sites
- Strong understanding of hazardous area
If you meet the above requirement and are interested in this please apply today.
Company information
At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for an Electrical Engineer looking for new employment.
As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.
