Instrumentation and Control Engineer in Manchester

Instrumentation and Control Engineer in Manchester

Manchester Full-Time 35000 - 45000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Cure Talent

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Commission and support bespoke control systems in the Life Sciences sector.
  • Company: Reputable engineering firm specialising in automation and control systems.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, travel opportunities, and hands-on project experience.
  • Other info: Field-based role with opportunities for technical growth and development.
  • Why this job: Join a dynamic team and tackle exciting engineering challenges across the UK.
  • Qualifications: Hands-on experience in Control & Instrumentation and troubleshooting skills.

The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.

Cure Talent are delighted to be partnered with a specialist engineering company with an outstanding reputation for designing, building and supporting bespoke automation, control and SCADA systems for the Life Sciences sector and other highly regulated industries.

Due to continued growth, we have an exciting opportunity for a hands‑on Control & Instrumentation Engineer to join their expert team, supporting the commissioning and ongoing delivery of complex engineering projects across the north of the UK.

This is a varied, field-based role where you'll be responsible for commissioning, fault finding and supporting bespoke control systems, working closely with customers to ensure projects are delivered successfully from installation through to long term support.

Key responsibilities

  • Commission and test control and instrumentation systems on customer sites.
  • Carry out final wiring terminations and low voltage panel work.
  • Diagnose faults across hardware and control systems, carrying out basic configuration changes where required.
  • Provide remote and onsite technical support following project handover.
  • Carry out occasional technical site surveys.
  • Travel to customer sites across the UK with occasional overnight stays.

Experience and skills required

  • Previous hands‑on experience within Control & Instrumentation, Electrical Controls or Automation Engineering.
  • Experience commissioning, fault finding and troubleshooting control systems.
  • Comfortable carrying out electrical terminations and using electrical test equipment.
  • Previous SCADA experience, any platform considered.
  • Understanding of PLC I/O and basic configuration.
  • Full UK driving licence.
  • Eligible to obtain UK security clearance.

If you're a practical Control & Instrumentation Engineer who enjoys getting systems commissioned, solving technical problems and working on a variety of engineering projects, we'd be keen to hear from you.

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We think you need these skills to ace Instrumentation and Control Engineer in Manchester

Control Systems Commissioning
Fault Finding
Troubleshooting
Electrical Terminations
Electrical Test Equipment
SCADA Systems
PLC I/O Configuration