Instrument Technician

Job Title: Instrument Technician

Location: West Yorkshire

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Instrument Technician to join our clients regional operations team following their success in taking over a large contract in the wastewater sector. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring all instrumentation systems are fully operational, accurately calibrated, and compliant with industry standards. Your work will directly support the reliability, efficiency, and safety of our treatment facilities.

Reporting to the Regional Operations Manager, you will carry out routine, reactive, and remedial maintenance across multiple sites, always working in a safe and efficient manner. You will also take part in an out-of-hours standby rota, responding promptly to emergency call-outs and ensuring operational compliance is maintained.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and emergency maintenance on instrumentation systems and control valves to minimise downtime

• Calibrate field instruments and troubleshoot complex control loops, electrical, and pneumatic systems

• Install, set up, and test new instrumentation during project work and facility upgrades

• Carry out daily routine maintenance tasks across treatment facilities, including cleaning, sampling, and general upkeep

• Support fault finding and resolution to maintain optimal plant performance

• Assist your Manager in planning daily routes to maximise efficiency and productivity

• Maintain high standards of Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) at all times

• Work collaboratively with your Manager and Delivery Technician to identify and implement optimisation opportunities, reducing operational costs

Skills & Experience Required

• Experience working with a broad range of water and wastewater treatment technologies

• Strong understanding of engineering theory, industrial control systems, and electronics

• Proven experience using calibration equipment and diagnostic tools

• Apprenticeship, HNC/HND, or equivalent qualification in Instrumentation, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline

• Excellent Health & Safety knowledge with a demonstrable safety-first mindset

• Good understanding of environmental legislation

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)

• Company vehicle and specialist tools

• Ongoing training and development opportunities

• Supportive and collaborative team environment

If you are a detail-oriented technician with a passion for instrumentation and a commitment to high standards, we encourage you to apply and be part of a team that keeps essential operations running smoothly.