Instrument Technician

Wolviston Management Services Limited; Redcar; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Major site experience

Long-term work

Onboarding support

Job summary

Wolviston Management Services Limited is recruiting an Instrumentation Technician to support operations at a large-scale industrial facility in Redcar. The role encompasses maintenance of process control and instrumentation systems, ensuring safety, reliability, and efficient plant performance.

You will interpret P&IDs and technical docs, fault-find and repair field instruments, and work with operations and engineering teams on improvements and shutdowns.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Instrumentation Technician in heavy industrial, manufacturing, or process environments.
• Recognised apprenticeship or relevant technical qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 3 / HNC in Instrumentation, Electrical & Electronic Engineering).
• Strong knowledge of instrumentation calibration, maintenance and fault diagnosis.
• Familiarity with control systems and plant automation (PLC/DCS).
• Ability to read and interpret technical diagrams and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on instrumentation and control systems.
• Inspect, fault-find, calibrate and repair field instruments (pressure, temp, flow, level).
• Support continuous improvement to enhance reliability and performance of plant equipment.
• Interpret drawings, P&IDs, and technical documentation.
• Work with operations and engineering to minimise downtime and optimise plant performance.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records using CMMS and reports.

Skills

Instrumentation maintenance

Problem-solving

Safety-first mindset

Communication

Teamwork

Shift flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 3 / HNC in Instrumentation, Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Technical qualification in instrumentation

Tools

CMMS

P&IDs

PLC/DCS familiarity

Job description

Instrument Technician

Location: Redcar, Cleveland

Contract Type: Permanent / Full Time

Closing Date: Nov 20th, 2026

Ref: 1753980

Instrumentation Technician

Location: Teesside

Wolviston Management Services are recruiting for an experienced Instrumentation Technician to support operations at a large-scale industrial manufacturing facility

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing maintenance team responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of process control and instrumentation systems within a complex industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on a wide range of instrumentation and control systems
• Inspect, fault-find, calibrate and repair field instruments including:
  • Pressure, temperature, flow and level transmitters
  • Control valves and actuators
  • Analytical instrumentation
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability and performance of plant equipment
• Interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, and technical documentation
• Work closely with operations and engineering teams to minimise downtime and optimise plant performance
• Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with site safety standards and procedures
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and reports using CMMS systems
• Participate in shutdowns, outages and project work as required

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Instrumentation Technician within a heavy industrial, manufacturing, or process environment
• Recognised apprenticeship or relevant technical qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 3 / HNC in Instrumentation, Electrical & Electronic Engineering or similar)
• Strong knowledge of instrumentation calibration, maintenance and fault diagnosis
• Familiarity with control systems and plant automation (e.g. PLCs / DCS)
• Ability to read and interpret technical diagrams and documentation
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive and safety-first mindset

Desirable

• COMPEX certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Experience working in high-temperature or heavy process environments
• Knowledge of permit-to-work systems and industrial safety protocols

Key Attributes

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Flexible approach to work, including shift patterns if required
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Strong awareness of health, safety and environmental standards

What's on Offer

• Competitive hourly rate / salary
• Opportunity to work on a major industrial site
• Potential for long-term work or permanent employment
• Support from a dedicated recruitment and onboarding team