Multiskilled Maintenance Technician (Electrical / Instrumentation Bias)

Huntsman; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Cambridge seeks a Multiskilled Maintenance Technician with Electrical/Instrumentation bias. This role involves ensuring smooth operation of production equipment and compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Instrumentation and experience in a manufacturing environment. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, emphasizing teamwork and professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private health insurance

Training costs covered

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a manufacturing maintenance environment.
• Strong fault-finding skills in electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Understanding of regulatory and statutory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform proactive and reactive maintenance of production equipment.
• Diagnose faults in electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Support ATEX inspections and installations.

Skills

Fault-finding skills

Collaboration

Communication skills

Safety-first mindset

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Instrumentation

Tools

PLC/SCADA systems

SAP PM

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Multiskilled Maintenance Technician (Electrical / Instrumentation Bias), Cambridge

Client: Huntsman

Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

Job Description:

Description

Fixed Term - 18 month contract

Are you a hands-on technician with a passion for both electrical systems and instrumentation? Do you thrive in a manufacturing environment where safety, reliability, and continuous improvement are key? If so, we want to hear from you!

We’re looking for a Multiskilled Maintenance Technician with an Electrical/Instrumentation bias to join our Engineering and Maintenance team at our top-tier COMAH site in Duxford. You’ll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our production and packaging plant, reducing downtime, and supporting site safety and compliance.

What You’ll Do

1. Perform proactive and reactive maintenance across production and service equipment.
2. Diagnose and repair faults in electrical and instrumentation systems.
3. Calibrate and maintain site instrumentation to meet regulatory and safety standards.
4. Support ATEX inspections and installations, ensuring compliance with DSEAR regulations.
5. Ensure all maintenance and calibration records are accurate and audit-ready.
6. Collaborate with engineering colleagues to drive efficiency and reliability.
7. Participate in EHS audits and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

What You’ll Bring

1. NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical, Instrumentation, or a related Engineering discipline.
2. Proven experience in a manufacturing maintenance environment (chemical, pharma, or similar).
3. Strong fault-finding skills across electrical and instrumentation systems.
4. Familiarity with PLC/SCADA systems, LV switchgear, VSDs, and safety systems.
5. Understanding of regulatory and statutory engineering requirements.
6. A proactive, safety-first mindset with excellent teamwork and communication skills.

Desirable (but not essential)

1. CompEx or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification.
2. Experience with SAP PM or similar maintenance management systems.
3. Interest in developing further skills in instrumentation or electrical systems.

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a close-knit, skilled team that values collaboration, innovation, and professional growth. We offer a supportive environment where your contributions make a real impact on safety, efficiency, and performance.

We offer:

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, pension scheme, a guaranteed annual payment, non-contractual Incentive Compensation Scheme.
• Health and Wellbeing: Private health insurance & employee assistance programmes offering access to online GP, mental health support and physiotherapy, Cycle to work scheme, free fruit.
• Family and Caregiving: Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity and adoption and shared parental leave.
• Training: Training costs including COMPEX and other EHS and Engineering related courses covered by the company, sitewide learning days, unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses.

What next?

If you would like to join our organisation, please apply now.

About Us

At Huntsman, we pride ourselves on being a people-oriented organisation. Our family-like atmosphere is cultivated by our diverse groups of team members around the world.

We welcome the talent, experience, and fresh ideas that employees at all stages of their careers, from interns to seasoned professionals, bring to Huntsman.

In return, we offer you the opportunity to become an integral part of a dynamic, industry-leading company, where safety and ethics always come first.