Summary: We're recruiting for an Electronics & Instrumentation Technician to join a leading engineering and R&D facility in Peterborough. This hands-on role supports advanced test and development programmes, offering exposure to calibration, fault-finding, preventative maintenance, instrumentation, and facility upgrade projects. The position is a 12-month contract with the likelihood of extension. Key responsibilities include calibration and maintenance of precision instrumentation, fault finding, building and upgrading instrumentation panels, and supporting equipment upgrades. The ideal candidate will have an electrical/electronic apprenticeship or equivalent experience, along with strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to read electrical drawings.
Electronics & Instrumentation Technician
Peterborough - Fully Onsite
£25.00 - £25.65 per hour
12-Month Contract (Likely Extension)
We're recruiting for an Electronics & Instrumentation Technician to join a leading engineering and R&D facility in Peterborough.
This is a hands-on role supporting advanced test and development programmes, offering exposure to calibration, fault-finding, preventative maintenance, instrumentation, and facility upgrade projects.
Key Responsibilities
Calibration and maintenance of precision instrumentation
Fault finding and breakdown support
Building and upgrading instrumentation panels
Preventative maintenance of test equipment and facilities
Reading and interpreting electrical and electronic schematics
Supporting equipment upgrades and commissioning activities
What We're Looking For
Electrical/Electronic apprenticeship or equivalent industry experience
Experience with calibration, instrumentation, and fault finding
Ability to read electrical/electronic drawings and schematics
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Team player with a proactive attitude and strong attention to detail
Desirable
HNC in an Engineering discipline
Test facility or test cell experience
18th Edition knowledge
Root Cause Analysis experience
Why Apply?
Long-term contract with extension potential
Diverse technical workload
Exposure to cutting-edge engineering projects
Excellent opportunity to develop electronics and instrumentation skills
Interested? Apply today to learn more.