Instrument Technician
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job Summary:
The Instrument Technician will be responsible for installation, calibration, testing, pre-commissioning, and commissioning of all instrument equipment processes.
The objective and scope of the position of Instrument Technician is to carry out the workscopes assigned, safely, on time, in budget and ensure the technical integrity of the installation
Job Responsibilities:
- Inspect, test and repair electric, electronic, mechanical, and pneumatic instruments and systems and record results.
- Inspect meters, indicators, and gauges to detect abnormal fluctuations and record results.
- Test accuracy of flow meters, pressure gauges, pressure transmitters, temperature indicators, controllers, and other recording, indicating, or controlling instruments to locate defective components, and ensure suitability for continued use using Beamex test equipment.
- Remove defective instruments, disassemble, clean, and replace defective parts where applicable. Reassemble instruments and replace instruments in the system where required.
- Calibrate site instrumentation using Beamex equipment
- Participate in regular training as required to maintain and/or develop competency levels.
- Work as part of the site instrument maintenance department to site required standards to ensure reliability and accuracy of site instrumentation
- Carry out tasks as per site and industry required standards
- Complete any other tasks as reasonably required in relation to your role
Key Skills Required
- You will need to have a recognised instrumentation apprenticeship and educated to RQF level 3 in a Control/Instrumentation discipline as a minimum.
- Experience of Calibration and Control Systems
- Similar previous experience working within engineering/test environment
- Experience using basic power tools
- Able to work collaboratively with a team.
- Full driving licence is essential
- Good timekeeping
- Happy to travel β daily travel is involved
At Hornbill we are passionate about our people being equipped and supported to do a great job. Whilst working for Hornbill, you will receive the following benefits linked to our people plan:
Wellbeing @ Hornbill
- Supporting our employees to maintain fit and healthy via discounted gym membership
- Cycle to Work Scheme supported with bike racks and bike sheds on our sites
- Healthcare insurance supporting you and your family (subject to role)
- We have an Employee Assistance Programme you can use to support you at any time of life
- 25 days annual leave + Bank holidays
Development @ Hornbill
- We support our employees through various internal and external courses
Recognition @ Hornbill
- Monthly Reward and Recognition programmes to celebrate employee success
- Celebrations and gifts at milestone anniversaries
- If you refer a friend and they are successful, you will qualify for our referral scheme
- Performance Bonuses based on values displayed and performance throughout the year (job dependant)
- Overtime and call out rates are available (job dependant)
- Annual Leave allowance increasing after every 5 years of service
Making Life Easy @ Hornbill
- Family-friendly pay β enhanced pay for Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave
- Fully paid jury service
- Fully equipped canteens with free tea, coffee, bread and other goodies
- Access to Company Vehicles
- Weekly and Monthly pay runs (role dependant) with expenses reimbursed within a week always
- Accommodation, food and travel fully paid with the opportunity for worldwide travel to various sites.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Cycle to work scheme
- Gym membership
- Referral programme
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Instrument Technician roles across Hornbill Engineering Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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