Instrumentation Technician – Maintenance, Safety & Optimisation

Octric Semiconductors UK Ltd (trades as Octric / Octric Semiconductors); North East; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Octric Semiconductor in the North East region is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician for our state-of-the-art compound semiconductor facility. You will install, commission, and maintain instrumentation and control systems across critical process lines to ensure continuous, safe operation.

The role requires practical experience in maintenance of pneumatic and electrical instrumentation, with a proactive approach to problem solving and a focus on reducing downtime and improving reliability.

Qualifications

• COSHH knowledge and ability to write method statements and risk assessments.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills across practical and theoretical methods.
• Pro‑active maintenance mindset with proven instrumentation fault diagnosis skills.
• Experience with pneumatic and electrically operated control valves and process instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Install and commission instrumentation and control systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance and calibrate sensors to maintain accuracy.
• Utilise CMMS to record PMs and breakdowns accurately.
• Lead planned maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

COSHH knowledge

Risk assessment writing

Analytical & problem solving

Instrumentation fault diagnosis

Education

ONC with recognised apprenticeship

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Octric Semiconductor in the North East region is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician for our state-of-the-art compound semiconductor facility. You will install, commission, and maintain instrumentation and control systems across critical process lines to ensure continuous, safe operation.

The role requires practical experience in maintenance of pneumatic and electrical instrumentation, with a proactive approach to problem solving and a focus on reducing downtime and improving reliability.