Electronics & Instrumentation Technician

Actalent; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a skilled technical professional for a hands-on role based in Peterborough, UK. You will be responsible for maintaining and calibrating instrumentation and control systems, ensuring accurate data and reliable operation of advanced test environments.

The ideal candidate will have practical experience in electronics and strong fault-finding skills. The position offers a dynamic environment focused on continuous improvement and hands-on technical challenges.

Qualifications

• Practical experience in electronics, electrical, or instrumentation environments.
• Strong fault-finding skills across electronic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and calibrate instrumentation and control systems.
• Diagnose and resolve electronic faults.
• Support build and upgrade of test equipment.

Skills

Practical experience in electronics

Strong fault-finding skills

Ability to read schematics

Experience with calibration systems

Proactive mindset

Hands-on experience

Education

Apprenticeship or equivalent experience

Tools

Calibration tools

Job description

The Opportunity

This is a hands-on technical role within a highly advanced engineering test environment, supporting the performance and reliability of instrumentation and control systems used in product development.

You’ll be central to ensuring accurate test data and smooth operation of complex facilities, while also contributing to ongoing upgrades and improvements.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Maintaining and calibrating instrumentation, sensors, and control systems
• Diagnosing and resolving electronic faults and system issues
• Supporting the build and upgrade of test equipment and instrumentation panels
• Carrying out preventative maintenance activities to keep systems running reliably
• Assisting with installation and commissioning of new or modified equipment
• Working closely with engineers and technical teams to support testing activities

What We’re Looking For

• Practical experience in electronics, electrical, or instrumentation environments
• Strong fault‑finding skills across electronic systems and equipment
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and technical drawings
• Experience working with calibration or measurement systems
• Proactive mindset with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Background via apprenticeship or equivalent hands‑on experience

Nice to Have

• Exposure to engine or test facility environments
• Electrical qualifications (e.g. 18th edition or similar)
• Understanding of structured problem‑solving or root cause methods
• Multi‑skilled across electrical and electronic systems

Why Consider This Role

• High level of hands‑on technical involvement
• Work in a cutting‑edge test and development setting
• Variety across maintenance, upgrades, and troubleshooting
• Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement of advanced systems