Instrument Technician

E3 Recruitment; Stockton-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global chemical manufacturer seeks an experienced Instrument Technician to maintain and ensure reliability of site instrumentation at their Stockton-on-Tees COMAH site. This role involves planned, preventative, and reactive work within a safety-critical environment, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including pension and annual leave.

Benefits

Quarterly performance bonus

Generous company pension scheme - up to 9%

36 days annual leave

Overtime available

Qualifications

• Experience on a COMAH-regulated site is essential.
• Background in chemical, petrochemical, or pharmaceutical manufacturing required.
• Proficiency in maintenance, calibration, and testing of instrumentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintenance and upkeep of site instrumentation.
• Carry out fault finding, maintenance, calibration, and testing on a wide range of instruments.
• Complete risk assessments and follow safe systems of work.

Skills

Maintenance

Calibration

Testing

Safety commitment

Quality awareness

Education

Level 3 NVQ in Instrumentation

Job description

Instrument Technician

Location: Stockton-on-Tees | Salary: £39,000 - £41,400 + Bonus + Benefits

A well-established, global chemical manufacturer is seeking a skilled Instrument Technician to join their dynamic team at their high-hazard COMAH site located in the Stockton area.This is an exciting opportunity to work with a leading organisation committed to safety, innovation, and continuous improvement within a world-class manufacturing environment.

Salary and Benefits of the Instrument Technician

• Competitive annual salary between £39,000 - £41,400
• Quarterly performance bonus
• Generous company pension scheme - up to 9%
• 36 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)
• Days-based role: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:00
• Overtime available

The Role of Instrument Technician

The Instrument Technician will be responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of site instrumentation, covering planned, preventative, and reactive work.Operating as part of a shift team, the technician will play a key role in ensuring site reliability and integrity, in line with legal, regulatory, and company standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all tasks are conducted safely, complying with company health and safety guidelines
• Carry out fault finding, maintenance, calibration, and testing on a wide range of instruments including temperature, pressure, flow, level, and analyser systems
• Perform quality-driven work with a focus on "right first time" principles
• Identify and implement improvements to reduce repeat equipment failures
• Complete risk assessments and follow safe systems of work, including permits and isolation procedures
• Adhere to scheduled maintenance routines to support efficient site operations

Essential Criteria needed for the role of Instrument Technician

• Significant experience working on a COMAH-regulated site
• Background in chemical, petrochemical, or pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Minimum Level 3 NVQ in Instrumentation (or equivalent qualification)
• Proficiency in the maintenance, calibration, and testing of a broad range of instrumentation systems
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Instrument Technician looking to develop their career with a respected employer in a technically demanding and safety-critical environment.

Apply now by submitting your CV and take the next step in your career.