Job Description

Role Purpose

Provide day-to-day maintenance and support for automation, electrical, and instrumentation systems at Pelta Medical Papers Limited. Assist the Engineering team with upgrades, improvements, and installation of new equipment and technologies.

Health & Safety

Always work in line with company Health & Safety policies. Take reasonable care of yourself and others, promptly report defective equipment or unsafe conditions, and contribute to maintaining a safe workplace.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out routine maintenance, fault finding, and repair of automation, instrumentation, and control systems. Support the transition from older electro-pneumatic controls to modern automated systems (QCS). Provide hands-on troubleshooting and diagnostics to minimise plant downtime. Assist with small automation/control projects and support engineers on larger projects. Produce and update schematic drawings using AutoCAD. Work with suppliers to support QCS systems. Liaise with external contractors on maintenance and project activities. Keep up-to-date with new tools, equipment, and technology relevant to instrumentation and control.

Skills & Competencies

Practical problem-solving and strong fault-finding ability. Good communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Organised and proactive, with attention to detail in maintenance and record-keeping. Willingness to learn and develop technical knowledge.

Qualifications

Recognised Electrical or Instrumentation qualification (minimum NVQ/HNC or equivalent). Degree desirable but not essential.

Technical Experience

Knowledge of QCS systems. Understanding of control loops and PLCs. Experience with DC drives. Competence with AutoCAD schematic drawings. Hands-on industrial fault-finding experience. Exposure to project/installation work in a manufacturing environment.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,000.00-45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Milnthorpe LA7 7AR: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Do you hold a recognised Electrical or Instrumentation qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3, ONC, HNC or higher)? Do you have experience with PLCs, drives, or process control systems?
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:

Electrical & Instrumentation maintenance: 2 years (required) Industrial automation / control systems: 2 years (required) Manufacturing / process industry environment: 2 years (required)
Language:

English (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person