Instrumentation Technician

Wolviston Management Services Ltd; Redcar; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Major industrial site

Long-term employment potential

Onboarding support

Job summary

Wolviston Management Services Ltd is recruiting an Instrumentation Technician to support operations at a large-scale industrial facility in Redcar. You will maintain process control and instrumentation systems to ensure safe, efficient operation and reliability.

Responsibilities include planned and reactive maintenance, calibration, fault-finding, and repair of field instruments, with a focus on safety and high-performance plant performance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Instrumentation Technician in heavy industrial or process environments.
• Strong knowledge of instrumentation calibration, maintenance and fault diagnosis.
• Ability to read and interpret technical diagrams and documentation (P&IDs).
• Familiarity with control systems and plant automation (e.g. PLCs / DCS).
• COMPEX certification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on instrumentation and control systems.
• Inspect, fault-find, calibrate and repair field instruments including transmitters, valves and analytical instrumentation.
• Support continuous improvement to enhance reliability and plant performance.
• Interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs and technical documentation.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records using CMMS and participate in shutdowns.

Skills

Instrumentation calibration

Fault finding/diagnosis

PLCs and DCS knowledge

Reading technical diagrams

Education

NVQ Level 3 / HNC in Instrumentation or related

Tools

CMMS systems

SCADA/Automation tools

Job description

Instrumentation Technician

Location: Redcar, Cleveland

Contract Type: Permanent / Full Time

Closing Date: Sep 21st, 2026

Ref: 1679444

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