Instrumentation Calibration Engineer​/Field Service Technician

Instrumentation Calibration Engineer / Field Service Technician

Salary: £32,000 to £40,000 per annum + Benefits

Location:

Field based across the North West. Candidates within an hour commute from Macclesfield are considered favourable.

Job Type: Full‑Time, Permanent

Job
-P14697

Due to continued growth, we are offering a role for an instrumentation calibration engineer / field service technician to join a market-leading organisation providing calibration and process instrumentation services across multiple industrial sectors.

• Field Service Support: provide calibration, maintenance and instrumentation support across customer sites throughout the UK.
• Calibration
  
  Activities:
  
  carry out field and workshop calibration of process instrumentation equipment.
• Instrumentation Repair: complete service, repair and fault‑finding activities on sophisticated instrumentation systems.
• Technical Documentation: raise service reports, calibration records and test certificates.
• Customer Relationships: develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients on site.
• Workshop Support: assist with workshop and office‑based technical activities.
• Travel: support occasional travel across Great Britain and Continental Europe.
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  work independently and collaboratively within the field service team.

• Previous experience in instrumentation calibration within chemical, life sciences, power, food, steel, water, wastewater, paper, oil and gas or petrochemical sectors.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Highly self‑motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop positive customer relationships within industrial environments.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent punctuality and timekeeping.
• Adaptable and flexible approach to work activities and travel requirements.
• Confident, proactive and professional approach to field service work.

• Previous customer‑facing or field service experience.
• Safety certification: CCNSG Card.
• Hazardous area knowledge:
  Comp Ex 1‑4 / 1‑6.
• Experience working within process and/or petrochemical environments.
• Electrical and controls knowledge.
• Profibus knowledge.
• Understanding of UKAS calibration standards and procedures.
• ONC / HNC qualification in Electronics, Instrumentation and Control or a related discipline.

• A salary package of £32,000–£40,000 per annum (dependent on experience).
• Fully funded car and tech.
• Fuel card, including allowances for meals when working away.
• Paid overnight allowance for nights spent working away.
• Employee training – opportunities to grow and develop.
• Company events.
• Free gym membership near headquarters.
• Company pension package.
• Total holiday package of 31 days.
• Employer‑sponsored office attire.
• Employer‑funded cash plan for opticians, dentist, physiotherapist and more.
• Free on‑site parking with electric/plug‑in charging points.
• Christmas shutdown.

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our recruitment team who will review your details. CVs of job applicants meeting these requirements will be forwarded to our client for consideration. By submitting your application you give us your express consent to share your details with the client for this purpose.