Maintenance Technician - Instrumentation & DCS

Bakelite

Cowie

On-site

GBP 38,000 - 52,000

Full time

25 hours ago

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Job summary

Bakelite is seeking a Maintenance Technician (Instrumentation bias) to provide hands-on maintenance and troubleshooting across mechanical, instrumentation, and electrical systems. You will work with a shift team to support DCS-controlled operations and drive continual improvements while following health and safety and COMAH requirements.

Role requires an Instrument/Electrical apprenticeship with I/E experience, IEE 18th Edition preferred, and familiarity with SAP.

Qualifications

Recognised Instrument/Electrical engineering apprenticeship (HNC/ONC or BTech City & Guilds).
IEE 18th Edition (preferred).
ATEX trained.
COMPEX trained.
COMAH regulations knowledge (desirable).
ISO9001 knowledge.
Experience using SAP (desirable).
Ability to fault find on VSDs/PLCs/DCS.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair plant equipment to meet production schedules; record work in SAP and progress long-term improvements.
Collaborate across teams to meet business objectives and ensure safe operations.
Interface with SAP; progress work instructions, preventative maintenance plans, and store transactions.
Plan labour resources and liaise with maintenance to ensure continuity of works.
Ensure all contracted labour follow site safety procedures and quality standards.
Identify improvements and work with engineering teams to resolve plant issues.
Maintain plant and equipment, including electrical and instrumentation systems.
Support IS0 quality standards and compliance with regulatory requirements.