Instrumentation Controls Engineer

Instrumentation & Controls Engineer required for a well-established aerospace manufacturer. £19.81 per hour, Monday to Friday, day shift with an early finish every Friday. Overtime available, plus excellent benefits including bonus, pension and 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.

We have recruited for this growing manufacturer of components for the aerospace and power generation industries for over 20 years. They have a very professional reputation, offering excellent working conditions and future prospects.

Instrumentation & Controls Engineer Role:

Working within the Maintenance Department, the Instrumentation & Controls Engineer will be responsible for maintaining, calibrating and improving instrumentation, control systems and measurement equipment across the manufacturing facility.

The role will focus on ensuring equipment reliability, accuracy and compliance with quality and safety standards, while supporting efficient manufacturing operations and continuous improvement.

Requirements for Instrumentation & Controls Engineer:

• HNC, HND, Degree or equivalent qualification in Instrumentation, Electrical, Controls or Automation Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Recognised apprenticeship or technical qualification in Instrumentation, Electrical or Controls Engineering.
• Previous experience calibrating and maintaining instrumentation and measurement systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience within a manufacturing environment would be advantageous.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Instrumentation & Controls Engineer Responsibilities:

• Calibrate, maintain, inspect, fault-find and repair instrumentation and control systems across the manufacturing facility.
• Develop and carry out planned preventative maintenance and calibration schedules.
• Support reactive maintenance activities to minimise production downtime.
• Investigate recurring equipment failures and implement corrective actions to improve reliability.
• Maintain accurate calibration records, certificates and documentation to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Assist with software modifications, configuration changes and commissioning activities.
• Maintain technical documentation, including manuals, drawings, configurations and programme files.
• Identify opportunities to improve calibration efficiency, equipment reliability and process performance.
• Support Lean Manufacturing, TPM, 6S and continuous improvement activities.
• Ensure all maintenance and calibration work is completed safely and in accordance with company procedures.

Hours

Monday to Friday, permanent day shift.

• Monday – Tuesday: 7:30am – 4:30pm
• Wednesday – Thursday: 7:30am – 4:15pm
• Friday: 7:30am – 12:00pm

Salary

£19.81 per hour.

Holidays

25 days’ annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays.

Benefits

• Overtime available.
• Matched pension contributions up to 7.5%.
• Quarterly Company Bonus (QCB).
• Enhanced maternity and paternity packages.
• Excellent working conditions and long-term career prospects.

Full Job Description available on request.