Facilities Instrument Technician: Multidisciplinary Electrical

Major Newton Aycliffe; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Octric Semiconductor in Newton Aycliffe, UK is seeking a Facilities Instrument Technician to join our 10,000 m2 manufacturing facility. The role focuses on electrical distribution systems, MCCs and DOL / Star Delta drives, with a strong emphasis on safety and continuous improvement.

You will perform planned and breakdown maintenance, work with Maximo/CMMS, support process operators and contribute to ISO standards compliance and reliability improvements across the site.

Qualifications

• Time served apprenticeship in Instrumentation/Control or Electrical.
• Minimum 2 years post-apprentice experience in Process/ Chemical Plant.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to HSE standards and carry out risk assessments and JSA.
• Utilise CMMS to identify, analyse and record PMs and breakdowns.
• Self lead and deliver planned maintenance and breakdown tasks.
• Diagnose fault conditions and perform root cause analysis.
• Inspect motor control centres and electrical distribution systems.
• Support continuous improvement and multi-disciplinary training.

Skills

Electrical drives

MCC

DSEAR knowledge

Problem solving

Multi disciplined

Communication skills

Education

ONC level qualification

Recognised apprenticeship

Tools

Maximo / CMMS

Job description

Octric Semiconductor in Newton Aycliffe, UK is seeking a Facilities Instrument Technician to join our 10,000 m2 manufacturing facility. The role focuses on electrical distribution systems, MCCs and DOL / Star Delta drives, with a strong emphasis on safety and continuous improvement.

You will perform planned and breakdown maintenance, work with Maximo/CMMS, support process operators and contribute to ISO standards compliance and reliability improvements across the site.