Instrument Technician

Nufarm; Wyke; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth and development opportunities

Boosted pension scheme

Free canteen

Health Cash Plan

Global Share Plan scheme

Shopping discounts

Long service awards

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Nufarm in Wyke is seeking a Control and Instrument Technician to ensure effective maintenance of plant control systems. This role involves troubleshooting PLC/DCS systems and maintaining compliance with safety standards.

You will collaborate with production and engineering teams, while also mentoring technicians. Opportunities for growth and a robust benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of process safety management and chemical production operations.
• Expertise in PLC and DCS control loop maintenance, troubleshooting, and testing.
• Experience interfacing with OEMs, contractors, and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all Control & Instrument maintenance activities are executed safely.
• Deliver maximum availability of plant equipment through effective maintenance.
• Maintain and support DCS control systems and associated processes.

Skills

Process Safety Management

PLC and DCS control loop maintenance

Knowledge of Fire & Gas systems

Experience with CMMS systems

Strong communication skills

Coaching and mentoring

Tools

Oracle EAM

SAP

Job description

Control and Instrument Technician

Are you an experienced Control & Instrumentation Technician looking to take ownership of maintenance excellence within a top-tier COMAH manufacturing environment? Do you thrive in complex process industries where safety, reliability and performance are critical? If so, we invite you to explore an opportunity at Nufarm UK.

Nufarm is a global crop protection and seeds technologies company that helps farmers and businesses meet the global challenges of food, feed, fibre, and food production. Whether it’s commercialising the world’s first plant-based omega-3, launching precision agricultural solutions, unlocking biomass oils for more sustainable fuels and fast-moving consumer goods, launching innovative new crop protection solutions or delivering the crop and seed solutions farmers depend on every day, Nufarm is evolving with agriculture to drive value for customers.

Your Future, Fuelled by Innovation

As a Control & Instrumentation Technician at our Wyke site, you will play a key role in ensuring the effective maintenance and reliability of plant control and instrumentation systems across our upper-tier COMAH facility.

How You’ll Help Us Grow

• Ensure all Control & Instrument maintenance activities (routine, corrective, shutdown and breakdown) are executed with appropriate Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), risk assessments and in line with permit-to-work systems.
• Deliver maximum availability of plant equipment through effective use of CMMS systems (Oracle EAM), covering planned and reactive maintenance.
• Maintain and support DCS control systems, PLC systems, Fire & Gas detection systems, ESD systems and associated cause & effect processes.
• Ensure compliance with inspection regimes, flange management standards and company-defined maintenance strategies.
• Interface effectively with Production, Engineering, Projects and external service providers to deliver optimal maintenance outcomes.
• Support maintenance planning, campaign maintenance and shutdown/turnaround activities in collaboration with the Maintenance Planner and Scheduler.
• Provide updates on maintenance progress, risks and highlights to the EC&I Supervisor for reporting purposes.
• Coach and mentor technicians in line with competency-based training and succession planning initiatives.

Could This Be You?

You Will Bring

• Strong knowledge of Process Safety Management and chemical production operations.
• Expertise in PLC and DCS control loop maintenance, troubleshooting and testing.
• Knowledge of Fire & Gas systems, ESD systems and integrated flow, pressure, temperature and level instrumentation.
• Experience working with CMMS systems (Oracle EAM, SAP) and supply chain/materials management processes.
• Confidence interfacing with OEMs, contractors and project teams.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to report effectively to line management.
• A collaborative, adaptable approach aligned with Nufarm’s RARE values and a clear commitment to safety and wellbeing.

Experience coaching and mentoring maintenance personnel and working within matrix or functional environments will be highly regarded. Please note this role involves working a rotating shift pattern.

What’s in it for you?

• Growth and development opportunities across site with our Career pathway program.
• A boosted pension scheme – we’ll match 1.25% to every 1% you pay (up to 8%).
• Free canteen.
• Health Cash Plan.
• Global Share Plan scheme.
• Shopping discounts.
• Long service awards.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• A friendly and supportive team where you’re encouraged to be yourself and come as you are!

Nufarm is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all Nufarm employees.

Apply today and be part of our journey to shape the future of agriculture!