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Facilities Instrument Technician

Job in Newton Aycliffe, Durham County, DL5, England, UK
Listing for: Major Newton Aycliffe
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-20
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
  • Engineering
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 36000 - 48000 GBP Yearly GBP 36000.00 48000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Facilities Instrument Technician

Location:

Newton Aycliffe, UK

Sector:
Semiconductor Manufacturing

Job Type: Full-Time

Hours:

Continental Shifts (2D/2N/4

Off)

Octric Semiconductor is a new name in the compound semiconductor foundry space. Its devices are used in mission critical defence and commercial applications. For over 25-years, we have been delivering over 1.5 billion devices that have been shipped from our site to date.

Octric has ambitious plans to grow the company and expand with new products and applications, and the company is developing a 10-year investment plan. We now have a bright new path ahead of us following the recent significant investment from the UK Government. As a part of an emerging semiconductor cluster in the northeast, we are focussed on developing advanced technology, focussed on the next generation of semiconductors.

We are looking to fill a number of exciting roles across device design and innovation through to manufacturing & reliability.

Located in Newton Aycliffe, UK, we occupy a 10,000 m2 purpose-built Class 100 manufacturing facility fully equipped to produce state of the art compound semiconductor product.

Octric is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Our company values different perspectives and experiences, and we're dedicated to creating an environment where all employees can thrive.

We have family friendly employee policies, and a culture that respects work life balance. We offer a competitive benefits package; we are a company committed to personal & professional progression and development. Be part of our journey and join our team driving innovation in a cutting-edge industry.

PURPOSE OF ROLE:

Perform and integral part in the successful operation of the department by delivering technician services with specialism of Instrumentation and Control. Provide technician support required to undertake planned, breakdown and minor modification maintenance activities. Proactively deliver the role and “Operate in a spirit of continuous improvement” rapidly driving the role towards technicians being “Multidisciplined”

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Ensure Health & Safety standards/procedures are adhered including “Risk Assessment and JSA”
  • Install and commission new instrumentation and control systems.
  • Perform routine preventative maintenance tasks, calibrate instruments such as flow meters, pressure transmitters and temperature sensors to maintain accuracy.
  • Self-motivated planning and delivery of breakdown and planned and breakdown maintenance activities
  • Observe site priorities and deliver activities in line with site guidance
  • Operate in accordance “Maximo / CMMS” including accurate and timely recording of information
  • Safely diagnose and rectify plant breakdowns on pneumatic and mechanical instruments, control loops and undertake root causes reviews and implement remedial actions. Target being minimising plant downtime and probability of fault reoccurrence.
  • Undertake planned maintenance in a timely manner reviewing findings and adjusting frequencies
  • Install and commission new instrumentation and control systems.
  • Share technical knowledge on “Specialism” with others and assist with “Multidisciplined Training”
  • Actively engage with process operators developing ability to operate process plant
  • Uphold site and UK Standards and ensure site complies with ISO
    9001/ISO
    14001/ISO
    45001.
  • Develop, undertake and own “Continuous Improvement Projects and Activities”
MAIN TASKS:
  • Proactive participation in all HSE activities including Risk Assessment and Method Statements
  • Proactive role in developing a positively safe and environmental and quality culture to satisfy ISO 45001/(phone number removed)/9001 respectively.
  • Utilise…
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