At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform maintenance and troubleshooting on advanced instrumentation in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join dsm-firmenich, a leader in health, nutrition, and beauty innovation.
- Benefits: Unique career paths, continuous learning, and a supportive culture.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace where your voice matters and opportunities are equal for all.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on millions while growing your skills in a collaborative team.
- Qualifications: 2+ years as an Instrument Technician with relevant qualifications and experience.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
We have a permanent vacancy as Instrument Technician within the Operations Support Department working on dayshift at dsm-firmenich Dalry site.
Your key responsibilities:
- Carrying out preventative and reactive maintenance tasks.
- Understanding the scope and safety issues relating to allocated work.
- Carrying out defined work in accordance with DSMs SHEQ requirements.
- Signing off the RAPTW and initiating a handover of the equipment to production.
- Recording relevant job history and awareness of good documentation practices.
- Daily time recording for the job in SAP.
- Continuous improvement for maintenance workstreams (e.g. test procedure efficiencies).
We Offer:
- Unique career paths across health, nutrition and beauty - explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen.
- A chance to impact millions of consumers every day – sustainability embedded in all we do.
- A science led company, cutting edge research and creativity everywhere – from biotech breakthroughs to sustainability game-changers, you’ll work on what’s next.
- A culture that lifts you up – with collaborative teams, shared wins, and people who cheer each other on.
- A community where your voice matters – it is essential to serve our customers well.
You bring:
- Minimum 2 years' experience as an Instrument Technician in a chemical, manufacturing, or process plant environment.
- HNC (Higher National Certificate) (or equivalent qualifications/experience) in a relevant engineering discipline.
- Proven experience maintaining and fault-finding on temperature, level, flow, pH, and control valve instrumentation.
- Strong understanding of instrumentation maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting.
- Knowledge of Functional Safety and Machine Safety would be an advantage.
- Experience working in Hazardous Areas (ATEX); COMPEX certification is desirable.
- Any electrical maintenance experience is beneficial but not essential.
Our application process:
Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume in English via our career portal (www.dsm-firmenich.com/careers).
Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement:
At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible.
Instrument Technician employer: DSM
At Dsm, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that fosters a culture of creativity and collaboration. Our team-oriented environment encourages innovation in fragrance development, while our commitment to inclusivity ensures that every voice is heard. With ample opportunities for professional growth and a focus on work-life balance, Dsm is the ideal place for passionate individuals looking to make a meaningful impact in the fragrance industry.
