Apprentice Instrument Technician

PHILLIPS 66 LIMITED

Immingham (DN40 3DS)

Closes in 5 days (Monday 17 March at 11:59pm)

Posted on 24 February 2025

Print

Contents

Summary

An instrumentation technician plays a crucial role in the maintenance, calibration, and repair of instruments and control systems within the oil and gas industry. Their primary responsibility is to ensure that instruments operate accurately and efficiently, which is vital for maintaining quality and safety standards.

Wage
£15,704 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Training course
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Onsite – Monday to Friday 0800-1630, with the possibility of a flexible working pattern.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 1 September

Duration

3 years

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

  • Assist in the installation, calibration, and maintenance of instrumentation and control equipment
  • Support experienced technicians in troubleshooting and repairing various instruments, including sensors, transmitters, and control valves
  • Participate in routine inspections and preventative maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability and safety
  • Document maintenance activities, calibrations, and repairs accurately and comprehensively
  • Follow safety protocols and industry regulations to maintain a safe working environment
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize processes and improve system performance

Where you’ll work

Phillips 66, Humber Refinery
Eastfield Road,
South Killingholme
Immingham
DN40 3DS

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

HCF CATCH LIMITED

Your training course

Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Your training plan

  • CATCH- September- July, Monday- Friday, 8am- 4pm
  • Onsite- Monday to Friday 0800-1630, with the possibility of a flexible working pattern

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English Language and/or Literature (grade Level 4)
  • Maths (grade Level 4)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • Science (grade Level 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative

Other requirements

All candidates are required to complete a maths test as part of the application process.

About this company

The Humber Refinery is located on the east coast of England in North Lincolnshire, United Kingdom, approximately 180 miles north of London. Humber’s facilities include crude distilling, naphtha reforming, fluid catalytic cracking, hydrodesulfurization, thermal cracking and delayed coking units. The refinery has two coking units with associated calcining plants. Humber is the only coking refinery in the United Kingdom, and a producer of high-quality specialty graphite and anode-grade petroleum cokes. The refinery also produces a high percentage of transportation fuels. The majority of the light oils produced by the refinery are distributed to customers in the United Kingdom by pipeline, railcar and truck, while the other refined petroleum products are exported throughout the world.

https://www.phillips66.com/refining/humber-refinery/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

DC Pension Plan, Life Insurance, Group Income Protection, Share Plan Contribution, Private Medical Benefit

After this apprenticeship

  • Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a higher-level apprenticeship or full-time employment for the right candidate

  • You will have developed a variety of interchangeable skills and have an in depth understanding of manufacturing and processes

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HCF CATCH LIMITED

Ellie Ryal

ellie.ryal@catchuk.org

01469 552835

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000305533.

Apply now

Closes in 5 days (Monday 17 March at 11:59pm)

When you apply, you’ll be asked to sign in with a GOV.UK One Login. You can create one at the same time as applying for this apprenticeship.