Job Title: Instrumentation Specialist
We are seeking a skilled Instrumentation Specialist to join our team. This role involves supporting the safe, compliant, and reliable operation of our manufacturing process by performing calibration, verification, and maintenance of measurement and test equipment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Perform scheduled and unscheduled calibrations and verifications of process, lab and facility equipment.
* Conduct field and bench calibrations; update calibration records.
* Investigate out-of-tolerance events, support root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
* Maintain traceability to national/international standards and manage reference standards; coordinate third-party calibrations.
* Support installation, commissioning and validation of new instruments and process equipment.
* Liaise with QA, Production and Maintenance to schedule calibrations with minimal downtime.
* Maintain calibration tools, spares and controlled documentation; propose improvements to procedures and workflows.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
We require an individual with a Level 6/7 Apprenticeship, Higher Certificate, National Diploma, or equivalent in Instrumentation, Mechatronics, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). The ideal candidate will have minimum 7+ years in calibration, instrumentation, or metrology; experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, or other regulated manufacturing environments is preferred.
The successful candidate will have strong practical experience performing field and bench calibrations on process, laboratory, and facility instruments. A solid understanding of calibration principles, measurement uncertainty, and traceability to national/international standards (e.g., NIST or equivalent) is essential.
Familiarity with calibration management systems (CMMS), calibration software, and MS Office (Excel, Word) is required. Working knowledge of process and laboratory instrumentation including pressure, temperature, flow, level, pH/DO probes, balances, multimeters, HVAC/environmental sensors, data loggers, and sterilisation indicators is also necessary.
Able to perform root cause analysis for out-of-tolerance events, troubleshoot issues, and apply analytical problem-solving skills. Accurate record-keeping skills, attention to detail, and high standards for data integrity are also required.
Benefits:
This role offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work in a dynamic environment. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.
Others:
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Please note that we do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.