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Controls and Instrumentation Engineer; Functional Safety

Job in Trafford, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M9, England, UK
Listing for: Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-13
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Electrical Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 65000 - 72000 GBP Yearly GBP 65000.00 72000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Controls and Instrumentation Engineer (Functional Safety) (Permanent)
Location: Trafford

Controls and Instrumentation Engineer (Functional Safety)

£65,000-£72,000 + Company Bonus + Private Medical Insurance

Stretford, Manchester

Are you a Controls and Instrumentation Engineer with SIL Verification knowledge, looking for a static role in a complex Chemical factory where you will receive specific training to fill knowledge gaps and be respected as a technical expert?

In this role you will be working onsite at one of the most well-respected chemical producers in the UK. You will be responsible for the functional safety of the plant, ensuring day to day compliance, upgrading control systems, improving automation and maintaining technician competence, with plenty of scope to progress to more senior positions.

Founded over 5 decades ago, this company create chemical stabilisers and synthesise rs, as well as lubricants, heat stabilisers and plasticize rs, which they supply to a variety of global industries. This company are rapidly expanding and need an experienced Controls and Instrumentation Engineer to be at the forefront of this growth.

This role would suit a Controls and Instrumentation Engineer or similar with functional safety knowledge, looking to advance into a fast-growing company where you will be a vital and prominent asset to their operations and be recognised as a technical expert.

The Role:

Ensuring the functional safety and compliance of the plant
Upgrading control systems and designing equipment to remain competitive in the market
Improving the automation of machinery
Maintaining and training technician competence
Monday to Friday, 9-5, 35 hours per week

The Person

Controls and Instrumentation Engineer or similar
Functional safety knowledge (SIL verification and validation)
Reference number: BBBH 23400

Engineer, Engineering, Chemicals, Safety, Functional, Electrical, Electrics, Compliance, Stabilisers, Synthesise rs, Controls, Rockwell, COMAH, SIL, Instrumentation, Stockport, Bolton, Liverpool

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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