Instrument Technician

Johnson Matthey; Royston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

Job Title: Instrument Technician

Location: Royston - UK

World-changing careers, enabled by Johnson Matthey. With more than 200 years history, join us and help to accelerate the transition to net-zero! As an Instrument Technician, you’ll contribute to JM’s mission as a world leader in sustainable technology, transforming energy and reducing carbon emissions for a cleaner, brighter future.

The role:

As an Instrument Technician, you will help drive our goals by:

• Providing skilled execution of Planned, Reactive & Corrective Instrumentation maintenance activities to ensure the ongoing reliability of equipment across the plant.
• Effective problem solving and fault diagnosis skills, adhering to identified work priorities to ensure that customers and stakeholders are supported in their daily operational needs.
• Identifying and carrying out occasional plant modification work to help enhance plant safety and improve efficiency.
• Conducting inspections, testing, calibration, adjustments and monitoring tasks as required to maintain efficient plant and equipment reliability.

Key skills that will help you succeed in this role:

• An Instrumentation qualification to NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
• Instrumentation experience in a manufacturing/chemical industry within a maintenance function.
• Experience of large scale complex manufacturing facilities/plants.
• Ability to read and comprehend basic electrical and mechanical drawings.

This role is a 12.5 hour day shift pattern which includes weekends on a rotation of 5 days on followed by 4 days off in rotation.

Due to the nature of this role, applicants must be non-smokers and have been free from nicotine products for at least 3 months.

What we offer:

We make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities. We are also supportive of hybrid and flexible working and where applicable, offer life, medical and other benefits that support our employees’ financial and physical wellbeing, such as:

• Retirement savings.
• Share plans.
• Saving accounts.
• House saving funds.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Commuter allowances and loans.
• Medical plans / health assessments.
• Fitness discounts.

Ready to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career!

At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected.

For any queries or accessibility requirements, please contact [e-mail]. We will work with you to make suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are confidential, and your feedback is welcome to help us provide an accessible and positive recruitment experience.

Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks, early application is advised.

To submit your application, please click the "Apply" button online.

Johnson Matthey Plc is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.