Instrument Technician

Instrument Technician with Compex 01-04 - Reactive Maintenance Squad

Location: Dalry, Ayrshire
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Duration: 12 Months
Working Pattern: 38 hours per week

Mon-Thu: 07:45 - 16:00
Fri: 07:45 - 14:30
Overtime: Available midweek on an adhoc basis and on shutdowns
Shutdowns: Up to 12 per year
One major shutdown every six weeks (10-12 hour shifts)
Additional planned shutdowns as required

About the Role

We are seeking an Instrument Technician to join a newly formed Reactive Maintenance Squad, supporting the workshop with fast-response breakdown maintenance. This team will play a critical role in maintaining site reliability, resolving equipment failures, and ensuring safe, efficient operations across pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.

Key Responsibilities

Reactive Maintenance & Breakdown Support

Respond promptly to instrument-related breakdowns and process interruptions.
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair a wide range of instrumentation issues.
 
Valve & Workshop Activities

Remove, strip, overhaul, and reassemble valves in a dedicated workshop environment.
Perform detailed inspections, repairs, and testing of valves and associated components.
 
Instrumentation Work

Work on pressure, temperature, flow, and analytical instrumentation.
Carry out calibration, testing, fault-finding, and maintenance of instrumentation systems.
Ensure all work meets site standards, safety protocols, and industry best practice.
 
Shutdown Support

Participate in planned and major shutdowns, including extended-shift work as required.
Support high-priority maintenance tasks to ensure timely plant restart.

Essential Requirements

CompEx 01-04 certification (mandatory).
Proven experience as an Instrument Technician within industrial or process sectors.
Strong background in maintenance, not just project or installation work.
Ability to work with valves, instrumentation loops, and workshop-based overhauls.
Excellent fault-finding skills and ability to work under pressure during breakdowns.

Preferred Experience

Experience working within the pharmaceutical industry or other highly regulated environments.
 
Personal Attributes

Strong problem-solving capability.
Reliable, proactive, and able to work effectively in a small, high-performing rapid-response team.
Committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Umbrella Rates:

£48ph

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