Instrument Technician

Amentum Kingston Upon Hull, England, United Kingdom

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We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Instrument Technician to join our engineering or manufacturing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for installing, maintaining, calibrating, and repairing instrumentation and control systems used in industrial processes. This role is critical to ensuring the safe and efficient operation of equipment and systems.

• Install, maintain, and repair instrumentation and control systems (electronic, pneumatic, and electro-mechanical).
• Calibrate and test instruments such as pressure gauges, temperature sensors, flow meters, and analytical devices.
• Diagnose faults and troubleshoot issues to restore equipment functionality.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance, calibration, and repairs.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to ensure optimal system performance.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and manuals.
• Participate in preventative maintenance programs and continuous improvement initiatives.

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Instrumentation, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in a manufacturing, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, or utilities environment.
• Strong understanding of instrumentation principles and control systems.
• Ability to use diagnostic tools and calibration equipment.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Familiarity with industry standards and safety regulations.
• CCNSG Safety Passport or equivalent.

We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities. People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.

Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do.

We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and if we are diverse, we’re more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centered on inclusion and diversity.

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Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

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