Instrument Technician

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’re looking for a practical, detail-oriented Instrumentation Technician to join our team in Eccles. You will have the opportunity to work on meaningful, real-world engineering challenges. You’ll assemble, test, and maintain high-precision instrumentation used in hydrodynamic modelling. This includes working with electromechanical systems, supporting calibration and fault diagnosis, and contributing to the development of innovative new products.

To succeed in this role, you should have completed an apprenticeship in small to medium-scale production and hold a further education qualification in a mechanical or electrical subject (such as HNC, HND, or similar). You would have a strong interest in electromechanical systems. Additionally, you should have at least a good GCSE (or equivalent) in English and ideally possess 2 to 3 years of experience in building or maintaining instrumentation to meet customer-driven deadlines.

You’ll be comfortable reading engineering drawings and following manufacturing protocols, and you’ll understand the importance of documentation and quality control. Practical skills like soldering, wiring, and mechanical assembly are essential, and any experience with optical encoders, telemetry systems, or load cell transducers would be a bonus, though training can be provided.

This is a varied, hands-on role where you’ll be expected to work independently at times, contribute to a collaborative team, and occasionally support international projects. You’ll also be involved in producing technical reports and ensuring all equipment meets the highest standards of accuracy and safety.

This could be a great fit if you enjoy building things, solving problems, and learning new skills in a supportive, skilled team. In return, we offer a dynamic working environment, development opportunities, and excellent benefits.

Interview Process
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a first-stage interview in Eccles, Manchester.

This role needs to be within a good commutable distance to our offices in Eccles, further information, along with a full job specification and information on our exceptional benefits, can be found on our website.

Further information

• Salary: From £28,000 dependant on experience
  
  
• Download a full job description.
  
  
• Read the person specification.
  
  
• Check our exceptional benefits via our website
  
  The closing date for this role is 9th August 2025.
  
  How to apply
  
  If you are excited about this role but are unsure about whether you’re the right fit, we encourage you to apply. We’re also happy to answer any questions by emailing us.
  
  Additional information
  
  Our privacy notice for job applicants, available from our website, explains how we collect and process the personal data you may provide us when you apply for a job with us through our websites, or by any other means. This notice also explains how we’ll store and handle that data and keep it.
  
  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.
  
  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 us.
  
  Interested? Please apply providing your CV with covering letter.
  
  Additional information
  
  Our privacy notice for job applicants, available from our website, explains how we collect and process the personal data you may provide us when you apply for a job with us through our websites, or by any other means. This notice also explains how we’ll store and handle that data and keep it.
  
  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