Instrumentation Engineer

The Construction Index Ltd; Bedford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading R&D company is seeking an Instrumentation Engineer to manufacture and install instrumentation within testing facilities. The role involves calibration, troubleshooting, and adherence to safety standards, offering a competitive salary and benefits package including pension and private health insurance.

Benefits

Pension

Private health insurance

Free parking

Employee assistance

Sharesave scheme

26 days' leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experienced technician with HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in R&D or commercial environments preferred.
• Ability to satisfy security clearance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture bespoke wiring looms and assemblies.
• Calibrate and maintain sensors and data acquisition systems.
• Support operation and maintenance of testing facilities.

Skills

Calibration

Troubleshooting

Installation

Manufacturing

Health & Safety

Education

HNC/HND in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Job description

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Job Details

• Type: Full Time
• Region: UK - East
• Town/City: Bedford, Bedfordshire
• Posted: 16/05/2025
• Listed in: Electrical Engineering
• Reference: G2501800_1747415198

• Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum + DOE + BUPA, Pension, Life, Sharesave

Job Description

Catfoss Recruitment Ltd is partnering with a globally respected R&D company to recruit an Instrumentation Engineer on a permanent basis.

The primary responsibilities include manufacturing and installing instrumentation within R&D testing facilities, calibration, troubleshooting, and supporting the operation of testing facilities.

The role requires flexibility in working hours, including shift work, and a commitment to safety and quality standards.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Manufacture of bespoke wiring looms and assemblies based on circuit drawings.
• Hand soldering of components and wiring.
• Installation and wiring of miniature strain-gauges.
• Calibration, maintenance, and fault-finding of sensors and data acquisition systems.
• Support design and integration of instrumentation into models and rigs.
• Assist in operation and maintenance of test facilities.
• Record keeping and hardware maintenance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Adhere to health & safety policies and work in confined spaces and at heights.

Training will be provided for all specialist activities.

Qualifications & Experience

Ideal candidates will be experienced, time-served technicians, preferably with HNC/HND in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or equivalent, with experience in R&D or commercial environments.

This is a permanent opportunity with benefits including a competitive salary, pension, free parking, employee assistance, sharesave scheme, private health insurance, and 26 days' leave plus bank holidays.

Suitable job titles include Instrumentation Technician, C&I Technician, EC&I Technician, Controls Technician, etc.

Applicants should be able to satisfy security clearance requirements, including UK residency over the last 5 years.

Please apply ASAP.