Instrument Technician jobs in United Kingdom

Job Title: Instrument Technician

Location:UK-based facility
Employment Type:Contract

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Instrument Technician to carry out both routine and non-routine maintenance of process control instrumentation, ensuring equipment remains safe, functional, and compliant. This hands-on role involves both preventative and reactive maintenance across a range of plant instrumentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled maintenance checks and ensure all activities are accurately recorded.

• Diagnose and repair faults on instrumentation and control systems during non-routine maintenance.

• Conduct routine servicing on equipment such as transmitters, controllers, and analysers.

• Support and perform vendor-specified maintenance activities when required.

• Ensure that all site services are maintained safely and in proper working condition.

• Respond to emergency call-outs and provide technical support outside normal hours, where available.

• Maintain high housekeeping standards to ensure a clean, hazard-free working environment.

Qualifications & Experience

• 4–5 years of experience in instrumentation or electrical maintenance within a relevant industrial setting.

• Relevant instrument qualification – e.g. recognised apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in Instrumentation.

• Solid understanding of both instrumentation and basic electrical systems.

• Must be eligible to work in the UK.