Electrical & Instrumentation Technician
- Location
- Disley, United Kingdom
- Work mode
- On-site
- Salary
- Not stated
- Posted
- 29 Oct 2026
Verified open 4 Nov 2026 · Source: Company careers page
About the role
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Electrical & Instrumentation Technician
- Disley
- Applications close October 31, 2026
Job Description
What the day to day looks like:
You’ll be performing electrical maintenance on our plant equipment, including motors, drives, and control panels.
We’ll rely on your electrical and instrumentation expertise in fault finding and rectification on our Distributed Control Systems (DCS).
You will be planning, scheduling, and performing PPMs to minimise downtime, assisting with basic mechanical tasks such as replacing belts, bearings, seals, etc.
We have an onsite Mechanical team that will look after the major mechanical elements such as MIG/TIG welding, etc.
Job Requirements
What we’re looking for:
- Electrical qualification (HNC/NVQ Level 3+ or equivalent) with strong instrumentation knowledge (preferably apprenticeship time served)
- Experience interrogating PLCs for fault finding, and basic condition monitoring.
- Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Experience with AC & DC variable speed drives
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and instrumentation diagrams.
- Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to assist with mechanical repairs occasionally.
- Problem solving skills, remaining conducive under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Solid understanding of Health & Safety standards and safe working practices.
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