Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Location: Hertfordshire

A science-led organisation within the pharmaceutical and life sciences sector is seeking a Multi-Skilled Engineer (Instrumentation & Controls) to join its Engineering and Facilities team, supporting a regulated manufacturing and laboratory environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out corrective and preventative instrumentation maintenance via CMMS
• Respond to breakdowns and support fault finding
• Ensure preventative maintenance schedules are completed on time
• Identify and support improvements to maintenance plans
• Complete all maintenance documentation in line with GxP standards
• Support small engineering projects, installations, and commissioning
• Maintain spares, materials, and equipment availability
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in compliance with site standards
• Liaise with stakeholders to minimise disruption and communicate progress

Technical Experience

• Temperature, humidity, and pressure instrument loops
• BMS-monitored HVAC systems
• Reactor systems, stability chambers, cold rooms, and pressure cascades
• Instrumentation fault finding and calibration in regulated environments

Beneficial Experience

• Purified Water systems
• Agitator speed sensors
• MCERT flowmeters
• VOC gas analysers

Candidate Profile

• Completed engineering apprenticeship or equivalent
• Post-apprenticeship experience in instrumentation / controls maintenance
• Recognised engineering qualification preferred
• Experience working in GxP or regulated manufacturing environments
• Strong documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Safety-focused, proactive, and team-oriented