At a Glance
- Tasks: Calibrate and troubleshoot instrumentation on-site and in the workshop.
- Company: Established UKAS & ISO9001 accredited calibration company.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, structured training, company vehicle, and overtime pay.
- Other info: Enjoy a dynamic work environment with opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Expand your engineering skills while making a real impact across various industries.
- Qualifications: Electrical knowledge and strong fault-finding skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 30000 £ per year.
Our client was founded in 1996 and is a UKAS & ISO9001 accredited calibration company offering calibration, servicing and call outs nationwide, including Southern Ireland, across a wide range of instrumentation and electromechanical devices. The company works with a varied customer base across many different industries.
This is an excellent opportunity for an electrically qualified or experienced engineer with strong fault-finding skills who is looking to broaden their knowledge and develop their instrumentation and calibration experience. The role involves on-site calibration contracts, troubleshooting and call outs at customer premises, alongside workshop and office-based duties at the Witton facility. The successful candidate will generally work alone, with a partner when required, and will have daily contact with customers. A structured training programme will be provided to develop instrumentation and calibration knowledge.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out on-site calibration contracts, troubleshooting and call outs at customer premises
- Build electrical control panels
- Carry out workshop repairs
- Test temperature sensors
- Complete reports and calibration certificates
- Explain technical findings and recommendations directly to customers
- Assist with office administration duties when required at the Witton facility
- Carry out occasional delivery duties
- Work independently and use own initiative
- Work as part of a team depending on site and job requirements
- Work to weekly programmes, with some emergency call outs provided with one day's notice
- Travel UK-wide, with some work in Ireland
- Attend regular customer sites where required
RequirementsEssential
- Good sound working knowledge of electrical circuits
- Strong electrical fault-finding and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to converse confidently with customers face to face
- Excellent working knowledge of computer software, including Microsoft Word and Excel
- Full UK driving licence
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- A professional and respectful approach to customers and colleagues
Desirable
- Previous instrumentation or calibration experience
- Knowledge of Eurotherm controllers
- Experience with temperature measurement or sensor testing
- Knowledge of UKAS or ISO9001 standards
- Experience with industrial control systems
- Background in industrial electrical, controls, automation, instrumentation or maintenance
Whats In It For You
- Salary of £25,000 - £30,000 per annum, subject to experience
- Monday to Thursday, 8.30am to 5.30pm, if a 1-hour lunch is taken
- Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm
- Occasional overtime as required
- Overtime paid at 1.5 x standard rate midweek and Saturday
- Overtime paid at 2 x standard rate on Sundays and Bank Holidays
- No 24-hour call-out customer arrangements currently offered
- Annual salary reviews
- Bonus available if a large contract or sale is won via the engineer
- Structured training programme in instrumentation and calibration
- Further training courses in relevant areas as required
- Additional allowances for overnight stays
- Meals, breakfast and overnight expenses paid
- Expenses paid monthly on production of authorised receipts
- 20 days holiday per annum plus statutory Bank Holidays, increasing with length of service
- People's Pension scheme available
- Company vehicle provided, normally a van but potentially an estate car
- Company vehicle available from the engineer's home
- Private use of company vehicle permitted
- Business fuel fully reimbursed
- Company vehicle servicing provided
- Company mobile phone
- Accommodation paid when working away overnight
- Overalls, boots and safety PPE provided
- All test equipment and safety equipment supplied by the company
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Instrumentation Service Engineer employer: Talent Finder
As a leading destination for professional tradespeople in March, Cambridgeshire, our company offers a dynamic work environment where employees are valued and encouraged to grow. With competitive salaries, opportunities for overtime, and a strong focus on teamwork, we foster a culture of support and development, ensuring that every team member can thrive in their role while enjoying the benefits of working with top-quality products and a dedicated customer base.
