Instrumentation Engineer

Plympton, Devon
Monday to Friday 7:30am - 3:30pm
Start: ASAP

We're recruiting for an experienced Electrician / Instrumentation Engineer to join the engineering team at a well-established industrial processing site in Plympton. This role is key to maintaining the performance and reliability of plant equipment, covering electrical systems, instrumentation, PLCs, and combustion controls.

Working within a kaolin calcination plant, you'll carry out both planned and reactive maintenance to keep equipment running safely, efficiently, and in line with compliance standards.

• Electrical, ICA, PLC & combustion maintenance and fault-finding
• Diagnose, calibrate, and repair instrumentation and control systems
• Support and lead plant improvement and optimisation projects
• Use CMMS for work order management and materials sourcing
• Ensure compliance with ISO9001, ISO14001, and HSE legislation
• Collaborate with the wider engineering and operations teams
• Promote and maintain a safe, clean, and hazard-free working environment

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering (Apprenticeship trained or equivalent)
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• Strong background in industrial maintenance
• Experience with PLCs, variable speed drives, and combustion systems
• Self-motivated and able to work independently or as part of a team
• Good working knowledge of health & safety legislation
• Full UK driving licence required