Instrument Technician — Maintenance & Reliability

Wolviston Management Services; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolviston Management Services are seeking an Instrument Technician to join their Darlington site, supporting safe, efficient and reliable facilities that back production. The role emphasizes instrumentation/electrical maintenance, fault diagnosis and continuous improvement.

You will work with the facilities team to maintain MCCs, distribution systems and drives, using Maximo for planning and recording activities while upholding HSE standards across shifts.

Qualifications

• Time-served in Instrumentation/Control or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience with electrical drives, MCCs, power distribution and maintenance methodologies.
• Confident fault-finding using wiring diagrams and distribution drawings.
• COSHH, risk assessments and method statement preparation.
• Proficient with maintenance systems and RCA tools.
• Team player, proactive and eager to broaden multi-discipline skills.

Responsibilities

• Champion Health & Safety, following risk assessments and site procedures.
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across electrical and process systems.
• Safely diagnose, analyse and rectify faults to reduce downtime.
• Use CMMS/Maximo to plan work, record activities and review findings.
• Support root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Inspect and maintain MCCs and electrical distribution equipment.
• Assist with hazardous area inspections and ISO/DSEAR compliance.
• Collaborate with operators and technicians for reliable operation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects focused on reliability and cost reduction.
• Liaise with suppliers and service engineers on technical issues.

Skills

Instrumentation/Control

Electrical Drives

MCCs / Power Distribution

Fault-finding

Maintenance systems

Education

ONC or equivalent with recognised apprenticeship

Tools

Maximo

Job description

Wolviston Management Services are seeking an Instrument Technician to join their Darlington site, supporting safe, efficient and reliable facilities that back production. The role emphasizes instrumentation/electrical maintenance, fault diagnosis and continuous improvement.

You will work with the facilities team to maintain MCCs, distribution systems and drives, using Maximo for planning and recording activities while upholding HSE standards across shifts.