Engineering Installation Technician

Fraser Edwards Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Discretionary bonus

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Training and guidance from experienced

Career development in engineering

Job summary

Fraser Edwards Recruitment is seeking a practical, motivated Instrumentation Technician to join a specialist engineering team and work on-site installing sensors, connecting cables and setting up electronic equipment. You will travel to different sites, handle varied environments, test equipment, record information, and collaborate with engineers to support projects with quality workmanship and safety.

Full UK driving licence is required; training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Reliable and honest with attention to detail.
• Interest in electronics, computers, science or engineering.
• Enjoy practical work, including outdoor environments.
• Experience using hand tools or equipment (employment, hobbies, or DIY).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic computer skills (Word and Excel).
• Good written English for recording information and completing reports.
• Ability to carry out physical tasks (lifting, heights, confined spaces). Training provided.
• Willingness to stay away from home for short periods.
• Full UK manual driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare equipment and check readiness before installation.
• Test equipment to ensure correct operation.
• Install sensors and monitor systems on buildings, bridges and structures.
• Run cables and connect electronic equipment.
• Assist with set up of computer-based data collection systems.
• Record information accurately and assist with basic reports.
• Communicate with customers by phone and email to understand requirements.
• Maintain equipment and contribute to improvements.
• Work with colleagues and contractors to complete projects safely.

Skills

Reliable and honest

Interest in electronics, computers, or

Practical/outdoors work

Independence/Teamwork

Basic computer skills (Word/Excel)

Written English communications

Manual handling of physical tasks

Willingness to travel or stay away

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Testing equipment handling

Cables & connectors handling

Job description

Job Description

Fraser Edwards are looking for a practical, motivated, and technically minded Instrumentation Technician to join a specialist engineering team.

You will work on-site, installing sensors, connecting cables and setting up electronic equipment. These systems collect information that helps engineers understand how structures behave and identify changes over time.

The role involves travelling to different sites, so you should enjoy varied work and be comfortable working in different environments.

Key Responsibilities

Your day-to-day duties will include:

• Preparing equipment and checking that everything is ready before installation.
• Testing equipment to make sure it works correctly.
• Installing sensors and monitoring systems on buildings, bridges and other structures.
• Running cables and connecting electronic equipment.
• Helping set up computer-based systems used to collect and monitor information.
• Recording information accurately and assisting with basic reports.
• Communicating with customers by phone and email to understand their requirements.
• Maintaining equipment and helping identify ways to improve it.
• Working closely with colleagues and other contractors to complete projects safely and efficiently.

Skills and Requirements

You should have:

• A reliable and honest approach to work, with good attention to detail.
• An interest in electronics, computers, science or engineering.
• Enjoyment of practical work, including working outdoors.
• Some experience using hand tools or working with equipment, whether through employment, hobbies or DIY projects.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Good communication skills and written English for recording information and completing reports.
• The ability to carry out physical tasks, including lifting equipment, working at heights and entering confined spaces. Training will be provided where required.
• Flexibility to work early starts, long days, occasional night shifts and weekends when projects require it.
• A willingness to stay away from home for short periods when required.
• A full UK manual driving licence.

What We Offer

• A salary of £27,000-£28,000 per annum.
• Additional earning opportunities through overtime and a discretionary bonus.
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (33 days in total).
• Training and guidance from experienced team members.
• Opportunities to develop your technical skills and build a career in engineering