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Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer Location: Blackburn Working Pattern: 4 on 4 off shifts rotating days and nights (6-6) Salary: Circa £53’000 A specialist manufacturer providing solutions for civil and construction projects, with a focus on performance, reliability and long term value is searching for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to support ongoing production and maintenance activity across the UK industrial plant. This is a hands on role within a close knit engineering team, working a rotating shift pattern and contributing to both reactive and planned maintenance. The site operates a range of bespoke machinery, with a strong emphasis on extrusion and heavy process equipment. The Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer role: You will be responsible for maintaining plant and equipment to ensure safe, reliable operation in line with production needs and statutory requirements. The work is varied and practical, involving fault finding, repair, and preventative maintenance across a range of systems. • Responding to breakdowns across mechanical and electrical systems., • Carrying out planned preventative maintenance and compliance checks., • Supporting installation work and site improvement projects., • Lean Six Sigma operation., • Recording all work carried out, including parts used and job notes, via the SAP maintenance system, • Communicating clearly with colleagues across shifts to ensure continuity of work, • Contributing to the wider upkeep of the site, including shared systems such as cooling towers., • The role sits within a two engineer shift structure, on a continuous process, with shared responsibility for keeping the plant running effectively. The maintenance approach is increasingly focused on preventative activity. Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer experience: • Working experience of extrusion lines and polymer handling systems, large motors, pumps and gearboxes, rotating machinery, hydraulics and pneumatics., • Temperature control systems and associated instrumentation, • Solid understanding of how materials are handled, dosed and fed through production., • This role would suit a multi-skilled engineer with a solid industrial background who is comfortable working across a variety of machinery and can take a practical, methodical approach to fault finding., • Electrical competence, particularly around: Safe isolation, motors and drives., • Experience within the plastics industry, or working with extrusion processes, would be particularly useful., • Experience with control systems such as Siemens is useful, but this is not a controls led role. Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer approach: • Proactive with a positive can do attitude., • Passionate to be supportive cross functionally., • Clear and consistent in communication., • Interested in developing skills and contributing to continual improvements on site. If this aligns with your experience and approach, I would welcome a conversation. Let us DISCOVER your talent..

Senior EC&I Engineer - Industrial & Nuclear Projects OverviewA leading engineering services provider is seeking an experienced Senior EC&I Engineer to support major projects within the nuclear sector. The organisation delivers complex engineering solutions across highly regulated industries and welcomes applicants from backgrounds such as oil & gas, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, energy, and other process-driven environments.This role offers the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects, contribute to safety-critical systems, and play a key part in multidisciplinary engineering teams. Key Responsibilities • Lead the design, development, and delivery of EC&I engineering solutions for industrial and nuclear projects., • Produce and review detailed EC&I documentation, including specifications, calculations, drawings, and safety assessments., • Provide technical oversight for control systems, instrumentation, electrical distribution, and safety-related equipment., • Support project lifecycle activities including concept design, FEED, detailed design, installation, commissioning, and handover., • Ensure compliance with relevant standards, regulations, and site licence requirements., • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical governance within the team., • Engage with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes., • Strong background in EC&I engineering within a regulated or safety-critical environment., • Experience with control systems, instrumentation selection, electrical design, and functional safety principles., • Ability to produce high-quality technical documentation and lead design packages., • Familiarity with industry standards such as BS EN 61508, BS EN 60204, or equivalent., • Experience working on multi-disciplinary engineering projects., • Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence technical decisions., • Degree or HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering, Control & Instrumentation, or a related discipline., • Chartered status or working toward it is advantageous., • Competitive salary and benefits package., • Opportunities to work on high-profile, technically complex projects., • Professional development support, including chartership pathways and specialist training. JBRP1_UKTJ

A leading utility company in the United Kingdom is seeking an Instrumentation Field Service Engineer to provide expert maintenance and technical support. Applicants should have a recognized apprenticeship and experience in instrumentation or electrical fields.

The Process engineer will support the design of complex thermal and fluid systems for the Rolls Royce SMR project. Create and review Process Flow Diagrams, Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams, Layout Drawings, Component Sizing Calculations, and Specifications. Nuclear Senior Process Engineer (Full-tim

A leading water services provider in Blackburn is hiring an Instrumentation Field Service Engineer. This position requires a time-served apprenticeship, a full UK driving licence, and experience in instrumentation or electrical engineering.

Why work for Ambitek Ambitek specialises in providing permanent and contract recruitment solutions to the UK Manufacturing Engineering Industry. We have strong knowledge of the UK Manufacturing Engineering market, allowing us to source the best people for the best jobs in the best companies. We have a successful track record of placing candidates who have skills and experience working within a range of disciplines such as Assembly & Maintenance, Design & Drawing Office, Foundry & Metallurgy, Machining & Tooling, Quality & Inspection, Welding & Fabrication, Site Based Engineering, Skilled Trades, Professional & White Collar Engineering, Production & Logistics and Controls & Instrumentation. About the firm Our client is an excellent engineering firm who are one of the leaders in there field, they will offer excellent training to people wishing to progress and develop a career. Your Day to day duties in the role You will be involved in the machining of products ready for the next stage of the process Experience/Skills and Education Requirements • Ability to read engineering drawings, • Ability to read engineering quality plans, • Ability to use a wide range of inspection equipment – Micrometres, Vernier’s etc., • Detailed inspection of a wide range of precision components and fabrications in accordance with engineering drawings and written specifications., • Good organisational skills, record keeping and ability to prioritise tasks., • Ability to work accurately and to tight deadlines., • Ability to work on own initiative to think through problems to find solutions within agreed guidelines., • Attention to detail and high level of accuracy., • Ability to question a process and suggest possible improvements. Experience • Experience in all inspection functions and activities., • Experience of operating computing equipment for data processes., • Experience of inspection within the nuclear industry is desired., • Working knowledge of measurement instruments., • Working knowledge of NDE techniques and applications., • Solid background of technical understanding., • Quality Engineering., • Manufacturing Methods and Procedures, • Supports Innovation. Hours of work • 2 weeks days / 2 weeks twilight rotation, • Pay rate is skilled level 3, £15.66 per hour on days and additional £5.36 per hour on twilights, • The work is on a permanent basis Salary and Benefits • On site gym and parking, • Multiple benefits, • Arguably one of the best facilities in the North West To apply forward a up to date cv In word format

Maintenance Engineer £55,500 - £57,000 Per Annum + Overtime & Excellent Benefits 4 on 4 off 2 days/2 nights Near Blackburn Gap Technical are proud to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established FMCG manufacturing business based near Blackburn. Our client operates within a high-demand industrial environment and is investing in engineering excellence to maintain operational performance, safety, and reliability. This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, forward-thinking organisation offering competitive salary, structured shifts, and long-term career progression. The Role As an Electrically Biased Maintenance Engineer, you will play a key role in maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving plant equipment within a heavy industrial / chemical processing environment. Working on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern (days and nights), you will ensure maximum plant uptime through reactive and planned maintenance activities. Performance Objectives Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) Diagnose and repair electrical faults on production and process equipment Support mechanical maintenance where required Work on motors, drives, inverters, control panels and instrumentation Fault finding on PLC systems (Siemens / Allen Bradley desirable) Support continuous improvement initiatives Ensure compliance with health & safety and site regulations Minimise downtime and improve reliability across the plant Extensive use of CMMS for work recordinG Accurate shift reporting and handover. Person Specification Time-served Electrical Engineer (Apprenticeship or equivalent) NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) Experience within heavy industry, FMCG , process, manufacturing or similar environment Strong fault-finding ability on industrial electrical systems PLC fault-finding experience (modifications advantageous) Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, safety-critical environmentApply Gap Technical are specialists in Engineering and Manufacturing recruitment across the UK. We pride ourselves on matching skilled engineering professionals with industry-leading employers. If you are interested in this role, please send your CV via the apply now option. Gap Technical is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Closing Date 03/04/2026

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Instrumentation Engineer (Electronics. You’ll be hands-on with advanced engineering systems, building and supporting the instrumentation that enables complex aerodynamic testing and research. You’ll be part of a multi-skilled team responsible for assembling, installing and maintaining instrument

Key Responsibilities of the UK Business Development Manager - Instrumentation:. Provable instrumentation sales experience. Technical understanding of instrumentation products.

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Are you ready to take on a hands-on role where no two days are the same? As an Instrumentation Field Service Engineer, you’ll play a key part in keeping our assets running smoothly by delivering expert maintenance and technical support to our Production team. Role Accountabilities - Delivering a h

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation Designer to join a dynamic engineering team on a 6-month contract, based at the Clitheroe site. The successful candidate will play a key role in the creation and development of electrical and instrumentation design dr

We’re looking for a skilled Instrumentation Field Service Engineer to support the reliability and performance of our assets across the North West. Deliver efficient instrumentation maintenance and installation services across operational sites. Diagnose and resolve faults in instrumentation and sy

As part of a multidisciplinary engineering and science team, they are seeking an Electronic Instrumentation Engineer to support the development of innovative laboratory instrumentation used in advanced sequencing technologies and diagnostic devices. This role will focus on designing and integrating

About The RoleRight across infrastructure, theres a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine.Whatever stage youre at in your career, with us youll have an opportunity to grow and develop.Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client

Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading Energy from Waste company in the UK to recruit an Electrical Controls and Instrumentation Technician for its site in North Yorkshire.

Job Title: Electrical and Instrumentation Technician – E&I Craftsperson Location: Seascale, Cumbria (Sellafield Site) – 5 days per week on site Competitive salary + Regular Overtime + Benefits Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Relocation Package offered We are hiring a permanent Electrical an

Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading processing company to recruit a Electrical and Instrumentation Technician to work at their site in Kings Lynn. The Electrical and Instrumentation Technician comes with a salary of up to £57,000 + benefits.

I am looking for anELECTRICAL and INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIAN to join one of my growing customers. The company is involved in the design, build and installation of electrical control panels and instrumentation panels which are used on various manufacturing and power, food, water, UK process industry

Instrumentation Engineering Lead Location: Reading, UKPay: £84,200 - £114,000 per annum Our client, a leading player in the energy and petrochemical sector, is hiring for a reputable project in Reading.

Job Title: Senior Engineer Electrical Engineering (Control & Instrumentation) Location: Barrow-in-Furness Hybrid (2 days onsite per fortnight dependent on business needs) We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particu

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Job Title: Electrical Instrumentation Engineer Location: Barrow-in-Furness Onsite We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Astute's Power Team is partnered with a market-leading Energy company to recruit a Control & Instrumentation (C&I) Engineer to join their Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) Power Station in Rochester, Kent. The vital Control & Instrumentation Engineer role comes with a competitive salary banding + a

Job Title: Instrumentation Operations ManagerLocation: BracknellSalary: CompetitiveJob Type: Permanent, Full time, Office Based (Monday - Friday)About the role:We are looking for a highly organised Instrumentation Operations Manager to lead administrative and logistics functions for the Instrumentat

Redline has an extraordinary opportunity for multiple a Contract Vacuum Instrumentation Engineer based in Oxfordshire, with a specialist scientific company who are at the forefront of groundbreaking scientific experiments.

We are a well-established process plant, seeking to recruit a proven Instrumentation Technician to join or day shift E&I teamBenefits:In return for your Instrumentation skills and experience, we offer an annual salary in the region of £39K, plus Paid Overtime at Premium Rates, Enhanced Sick Pay Sch

We currently have an exciting opportunity for experienced Electrical/Instrumentation Craftspersons on days to join our Engineering Department at our Workington Mill.

About The RoleRight across infrastructure, theres a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine.Whatever stage youre at in your career, with us youll have an opportunity to grow and develop.Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client

Astute's Power team are looking to recruit an Electrical Instrumentation and Control Site Supervisor on a 12-month contract for a project in Essex from June 2026. Key skillsTake ownership of EIC site activities across electrical, instrumentation, and control systemsAct as the key on-site interface b

Are you an Electrical & Instrumentation Technician looking for your next contract opportunity? If so, please read on Electrical Instrumentation Technician Hampshire: 5 days a week onsite 6 month initial contract £38-£42 per hour outside of IR35 Essential Skillset: - 5 years maintenance experi

A leading quantum computing startup in Greater London is seeking a skilled software developer to maintain and enhance their in-house software stack.This hybrid position requires strong Python skills and offers unique opportunities for professional growth in an innovative team.Ideal candidates will h

Job Title: Instrumentation Engineer – Days. To install, maintain, repair and modify various controls systems & instrumentation equipment, ensure optimised and continuous production. A time served recognised apprenticeship acquired through the process industry within Instrumentation Engineering.

A leading engineering firm based in the UK is seeking an experienced E&I Design Engineer to join their Silos PFCS Supporting Projects team.This hybrid contract role requires a minimum of 3 years' experience in delivering electrical design engineering for multidiscipline projects.Candidates must hold

Qualified with HNC or equivalent in Instrumentation or Electrical Engineering, the candidate must have experience in fault finding and diagnostics within large-scale manufacturing environments.

Specialising in the design and production of scientific instruments.Judges Scientific plc is an AIM-quoted group specialising in the acquisition and development of a portfolio of scientific instrument businesses.Corporate expansion is being pursued, both through organic growth within its subsidiary

An educational organization in the UK is seeking T Level Technical Qualification Associates to support the delivery of qualifications and assist Providers through the approval process.This role allows for work alongside current employment, with competitive daily rates and opportunities for skill dev

The company is expanding its team dedicated to Medical Devices Instrumentation, primarily focusing on Cancer Instrumentation. Mechanical Engineer – Cancer Instrumentation – Cambridge. A growing division within an established Medical Devices organisation in South Cambridge is seeking an experienc

An industrial Electrical and Instrumentation -based qualification to HNC/ONC level or equivalent. Job Title: Electrical & Instrumentation Technician. With more than 200 years history, join us and help to accelerate the transition to net-zero! As an Electrical & Instrumentation Technician, you’ll c

A leading environmental instrumentation company seeks a Field Service Engineer in Northern England to provide service and support for their equipment across customer sites.

Join Thames Water as an Instrumentation, Control, and Automation Apprentice.

Ideally, you will be qualified to HNC level or otherwise NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) in an instrumentation, control and automation discipline. We are looking for someone with experience in calibration and maintenance of front‑line instrumentation. We currently have an opportunity for an experience

Lab Engineer – Lab Instrumentation, Linux, OS, IOS, Microsoft, Windows, Remedy, Empower – On-site London, UK. Previous exposure to laboratory instrumentation such as Chromatography Data Systems, Mass Spec and Empower a plus.

A leading FMCG company in Greater London is seeking motivated and experienced electricians to join its London (West Thurrock) site.This role involves maintaining and troubleshooting electrical equipment within a collaborative team environment, ensuring productivity and safety.Offering a starting sal

An apprenticeship provider in the UK seeks candidates for an Engineering Apprenticeship Scheme in nuclear engineering.Successful candidates will engage in tasks such as creating drawings, supporting calculations, and assisting with design tasks.GCSEs at Grade 5 and above, including English, Maths, a

An internationally recognised manufacturer of advanced laboratory instrumentation is looking to appoint a Sales Specialist to support customers and drive new business growth across the South West of England. Previous experience in analytical instrumentation or sales. Sales Specialist - Scientific In