Instrument and Control Technician
Instrument & Control Technician / Chemical Manufacturing / County of Lanarkshire / £52k + benefits (DOE) Overview An excellent opportunity to join a well-established, global industrial manufacturer known for innovation, technical excellence, and investment in its people. This role offers the chance to work on Instrument and Control Systems within a continuous process environment, where your expertise will directly impact plant performance, safety, and efficiency. It’s an ideal position for someone who enjoys problem-solving, ownership of projects, and continuous improvement in a collaborative engineering team. This role is ideally looking for someone who is Instrument bias within maintenance with a solid appreciation for PLCs. Key Responsibilities * Maintain safe working practices and ensure strict adherence to permit-to-work and safety systems * Maintenance of Field Instruments – level, flow, temp, pressure. * Support automation and instrumentation activities aligned with engineering objectives * Troubleshoot, maintain, calibrate, and repair control and analyser equipment * Optimise control loops and system performance alongside engineering teams * Manage small automation projects and support CAPEX initiatives * Update technical documentation and equipment history records * Monitor spare parts inventory and coordinate requirements * Conduct risk assessments and support Management of Change processes Requirements * HNC/HND in Electrical or similar technical field (I&C) * Experience in a continuous manufacturing or process plant environment * Knowledge of PLC, DCS, SCADA - control systems in general * Understanding of industrial safety standards and best practices * Solid analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills What’s in it for you? * Up to £52k (DOE) * Holidays * Days role * Company performance related bonus In order to apply all candidates must have full rights to work in the UK as this client do not offer sponsorship