Instrument Technician

Wolviston Management Services; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolviston Management Services are recruiting an experienced Instrumentation Technician to support a large-scale industrial manufacturing facility in Teesside. You will join a high-performing maintenance team responsible for the safe and efficient operation of process control and instrumentation systems.

You will carry out planned and reactive maintenance, calibrate and fault-find field instruments, interpret P&IDs, and work with operations to optimise plant performance while maintaining rigorous

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Instrumentation Technician in heavy industrial or process environment.
• Apprenticeship or technical qualification in instrumentation/electrical engineering (e.g. NVQ Level 3 / HNC).
• Strong knowledge of instrumentation maintenance, calibration and fault diagnosis.
• Familiarity with PLCs and plant automation (PLCs/DCS).

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on instrumentation and control systems.
• Calibrate, fault-find, and repair field instruments (pressure, temperature, flow, level).
• Support continuous improvement to improve reliability and performance of equipment.
• Interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with operations and engineering to minimise downtime and optimise plant performance.
• Ensure work complies with site safety standards and maintain CMMS records.
• Participate in shutdowns, outages and project work as required.

Skills

Instrumentation calibration

Fault diagnosis

PLC/DCS knowledge

Reading diagrams (P&IDs)

Safety-first mindset

Communication

Education

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

Tools

CMMS

Job description

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