At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide technical expertise and support for instrumentation and controls at our Disley facility.
- Company: Join Northwood, a leader in innovative manufacturing solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hands-on experience, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a focus on continuous improvement and innovative solutions.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by optimising production equipment and enhancing efficiency.
- Qualifications: Experience in PLC fault finding, SCADA/DCS, and project delivery.
The predicted salary is between 38250 - 46750 £ per year.
Primarily, this role will provide Disley facility with technical expertise and support, developing the organisation, equipment, technology, and site standards to maintain product consistency, equipment reliability, and maximise asset capability.
You will also be responsible for installation, calibration, and maintenance of instrumentation onsite, and be involved in project delivery!
As a
Controls & Instrumentation Technician here at Northwood, here’s what your day to day will look like:
- Developing the Run 2 Standards (R2S) system to support the development of the electrical team, and ensure process variables are controlled.
- Managing work orders, maintenance requests, and our CMMS system, ensuring timely completion.
- Collaborating with the spares department to ensure maintenance activities are performed efficiently and cost-effectively.
- Carrying out monthly failure analysis for instrumentation issues.
- Ensuring electrical expenditure returns good value.
- Ensuring planning and scheduling of maintenance activities are carried out effectively to maximise plant efficiency.
- Regularly identify and research innovative solutions to underpin optimal operation of production equipment, and improved efficiency.
- Job Requirements
Attributes we require
- Problem solving/fault finding.
- Safety and Environmental knowledge.
- Knowledge of Continuous Improvement (CI) methodologies.
- Broad experience in PLC IO and fault finding, as well as of SCADA/DCS use.
- Broad experience of all types of instrumentation.
- Experience of delivering a wide range of projects to challenging time scales.
- Experience of reading technical drawings.
- Experience of electrical and pneumatic panel wiring.
Ideal attributes (but not essential)
- HNC or equivalent in Electrical Engineering
- 5 years’ experience in maintaining complex automated manufacturing equipment
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Controls & Instrumentation Technician in Manchester employer: Northwood Consuma Tissue Ltd
As an Engineering Manager in Lancaster, you will join a dynamic team that prioritises continuous improvement and employee development. Our collaborative work culture fosters innovation and integrity, ensuring that you have the support to lead impactful CAPEX projects while enhancing your skills in a thriving FMCG environment. With a strong focus on safety and sustainability, we offer a rewarding career path where your contributions directly influence site strategy and operational excellence.
Contact Details:
Northwood Consuma Tissue Ltd Recruitment Team
