Instrument Technician (Manchester)
At HR Wallingford, we design smart, resilient solutions across the natural and built environments to help everyone live and work more sustainably with water. By harnessing research, data insights and the power of our collective expertise, we help the world to better understand the changing influence and impact of water.
We are recruiting for an Instrument Technician to join our Equipment, Technology and Innovation Group (ET&I). The ET&I Group spearheads the design, fabrication, installation and commissioning of HR Wallingford’s specialised laboratory equipment and highly accurate instrumentation for hydrodynamic modelling. This equipment helps our clients predict the performance of large scale marine structures and vessel design before they are delivered in real life.
About the role
The role will assist in the manufacturing, testing, calibrating, and installing of electronic instrumentation and manufactured products. This will also include the manufacturing and assembly of remote platforms and instrumentation systems. You will also be involved in producing documentation to support the manufacturing processes, including build manuals, method statements, risk assessments, and all relevant product safety procedures.
About you
You will need a good Physics and Maths GCSE and be interested in Electro-Mechanical systems. You will also have some experience understanding the importance of manufacturing processes and assembly protocols. Practical mechanical or electrical skills such as soldering, wiring and systems assembly are also essential.
You may have completed an apprenticeship or further education qualification in mechanical, electrical, or scientific subjects and/or have 3 years of experience working with a small-scale production laboratory environment building instrumentation/electro-mechanical systems. This is an excellent opportunity to build qualifications and experience.
You will enjoy working within a multi-skilled team, have a positive approach and be keen to learn and extend your knowledge base.
This role needs to be within a good commutable distance to our offices in Eccles, Manchester Further information, along with a full job specification and information on our exceptional benefits, can be found on our website at www.hrwallingford.com/careers.
Further information
- Salary: £25,500 dependant on experience
- Download a full job description.
- Read the person specification.
- Check our exceptional benefits at www.hrwallingford.com/careers
The closing date for this role is 16th May 2025.
How to apply
If you are excited about this role but unsure whether you’re the right fit, we encourage you to apply. We’re also happy to answer any questions by emailing careers@hrwallingford.com
Interested? Please apply providing your CV with covering letter.
Additional information
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HR Wallingford are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workplace. We do not discriminate, and work to create an inclusive culture across our business.
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