Plant & Instrumentation Technician

Innova Solutions; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading emissions technology company in the UK seeks a technician to handle the installation, calibration, and maintenance of emissions measurement equipment. This role involves working closely with engineers and requires a strong foundation in instrumentation maintenance. Ideal candidates will possess technical apprenticeships and have a proactive attitude. Competitive benefits include shift premiums and continuous learning opportunities.

Benefits

Professional environment with cutting-edge equipment

Continuous development opportunities

Collaborative team culture

Competitive 22% shift premium

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with emissions measurement equipment.
• Ability to perform diagnostics and troubleshooting.
• Strong proactive and self-starting attitude.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, calibrate, and service emissions measurement equipment.
• Conduct diagnostic investigations and provide breakdown support.
• Assist engineers in technical investigations.

Skills

Experience in plant or instrumentation maintenance

Technical apprenticeship (electro-mechanical bias)

Familiarity with gaseous and/or particulate measurement systems

Confident reading technical drawings

Knowledge of Root Cause Analysis

Strong team collaboration skills

Tools

Horiba MEXA

Sierra

Cambustion

AVL measurement instruments

Job description

Overview

In this hands-on, technically challenging role, you'll be responsible for the installation, calibration, maintenance, and servicing of our fleet of emissions measurement equipment. You'll work closely with engineers to investigate and evaluate current and emerging emissions technologies in a high-spec laboratory environment. From preventative maintenance and diagnostics to supporting live testing and making equipment modifications, every day will bring something new. If you're someone who thrives in a dynamic setting and enjoys working both independently and as part of a high-performing team, this could be your ideal next move.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, calibrate, and service emissions measurement equipment
• Conduct diagnostic investigations and provide first-line breakdown support
• Assist engineers in technical investigations and process development
• Perform TPM and routine maintenance on a wide range of emissions analysis tools
• Modify test rigs and facility infrastructure when required
• Evaluate and troubleshoot emissions measurement technologies

Qualifications

• Experience in plant or instrumentation maintenance
• Technical apprenticeship (electro-mechanical bias) or equivalent industry experience
• Familiarity with gaseous and/or particulate measurement systems
• Confident reading technical drawings and following complex instructions
• Knowledge of Root Cause Analysis and Permanent Corrective Actions
• A proactive, self-starting attitude with strong team collaboration skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of Horiba MEXA, Sierra, Cambustion, or AVL measurement instruments
• Experience in engine test cell environments
• Previous role in an engineering technician or support capacity

Benefits

• Professional environment - Work with cutting-edge equipment in a top-tier lab
• Development opportunities - Continuous learning is part of the culture
• Team culture - Be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team
• Shift premium - Enjoy a competitive 22% uplift for working across our 24/7 shift pattern