Multiskilled Instrumentation Maintenance Technician

Adepto Technical Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Greater London is seeking a Multiskilled Instrumentation Maintenance Technician for a permanent role in a GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This position offers a competitive salary of £43k plus a £4700 shift allowance. Key responsibilities include performing maintenance activities, troubleshooting electrical and instrumentation faults, and ensuring compliance with safety and GMP protocols. Ideal candidates should have an HNC qualification and relevant experience in a regulated industry.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Electrical and Instrumentation Maintenance Engineering.
• Experience supporting a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.
• CompEx certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out instrumentation, electrical, and mechanical maintenance activities.
• Perform electrical and instrumentation fault finding.
• Respond to equipment failures and diagnose faults.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Instrumentation maintenance

Problem-solving

GMP adherence

Education

HNC qualification

Formal engineering apprenticeship

Job description

Multiskilled Instrumentation Maintenance Technician -Suffolk - Permanent - Pharmaceutical Manufacturing! - Day Shifts - £43k + £4700 shift allowance!

Our client is seeking a Multiskilled Instrumentation Maintenance Technician to join their Maintenance Engineering team at a pharmaceutical contract manufacturing site.

This is a permanent, full‑time opportunity within a highly regulated GMP pharmaceutical environment, offering long term stability, exposure to advanced manufacturing equipment, and the chance to develop your technical capability across instrumentation, electrical, and mechanical maintenance.

The Role

As a Multiskilled Instrumentation Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for carrying out reactive and preventative maintenance activities across the site, supporting the manufacture and development of pharmaceutical products. You will work closely with the wider maintenance team, responding to breakdowns, diagnosing faults, and ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with GMP requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out instrumentation, electrical, and mechanical maintenance activities across the plant
• Perform electrical and instrumentation fault finding and troubleshooting
• Execute planned preventative maintenance and breakdown maintenance with a strong focus on safety
• Respond to equipment failures, diagnose faults, record actions, and report findings
• Ensure strict adherence to GMP, safety, quality, and validation procedures
• Minimise equipment downtime and maintenance costs through effective problem‑solving
• Interpret operation and maintenance manuals, drawings, P&IDs, and technical documentation
• Share knowledge within the team and support continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A formal engineering apprenticeship or equivalent
• Minimum HNC qualification (or equivalent) with relevant industry experience
• Proven experience in Electrical and Instrumentation Maintenance Engineering
• Experience supporting a GMP‑regulated manufacturing environment (pharmaceuticals, biotech, chemicals, or similar)
• CompEx certification - desirable

If you would like more information on this opportunity, please get in touch with Ayesha Khanon at Adepto Technical Recruitment on (phone number removed)