Instrumentation Calibration Engineer / Field Service Technician

Company
The Guardian
Location
Macclesfield
Salary
£32,000 - £40,000 per annum

Full Job Description

Instrumentation Calibration Engineer / Field Service Technician

A fantastic opportunity for an instrumentation, calibration and field service professional to support sophisticated process instrumentation across industrial customer sites throughout the UK.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: EC&I Engineer, Calibration Technician, Controls Technician, Instrumentation Engineer, Service Engineer, Field Service Engineer, Instrumentation Calibration Technician

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

LOCATION: Field based across the North West. However, candidates based within an hour commute from Macclesfield would be favourable due to the client base

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

JOB OVERVIEW

Due to continued growth, we have a fantastic new job opportunity for an Instrumentation Calibration Engineer / Field Service Technician to join a market-leading organisation providing calibration and process instrumentation services across multiple industrial sectors.

As the Instrumentation Calibration Engineer / Field Service Technician you will carry out calibration, service, repair and fault finding on sophisticated process instrumentation within chemical, power, food, water, wastewater, manufacturing, life sciences and petrochemical environments.

The Instrumentation Calibration Engineer / Field Service Technician will support UKAS-related calibration activities, build strong customer relationships on site, complete technical reports and test certificates, and work across field, workshop and office environments throughout the UK and occasionally Europe.

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Ready to make your next career move? Apply Now for our Recruitment Team to review.

DUTIES

Your duties as the Instrumentation Calibration Engineer / Field Service Technician include:

  • 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

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

  • 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

DESIRABLE

  • Previous customer-facing or field service experience

  • Safety Certification: CCNSG Card

  • Hazardous Area Knowledge: CompEx 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

BENEFITS

  • A salary package of £32,000-£40,000 per annum (dependant on experience)

  • Fully funded car and tech

  • Fuel card, including allowances for breakfast, lunch and dinner when working away – zero out of pocket expenses!

  • Paid overnight allowance, every night you spend working away

  • Employee Training - Opportunities to grow and develop

  • Company Events - Because they love celebrating victories

  • Free Gym membership close to the HQ Office

  • Company pension package to secure your future

  • Total holiday package of 31 days to fully rest and recharge

  • Employer-sponsored office attire – elevate your professional look

  • Employer funded Cash plan. They’ll reimburse you for going to the opticians, dentist, physiotherapists and more!

  • Free on-site parking with electric/plug-in charging points

  • Christmas shutdown

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-P14697

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Location
Macclesfield
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
£32,000 - £40,000 per annum
Industry
Chemical
Closing Date
16th July 2026
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