INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEER

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INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEER

What is the objective of this role and what does it consist of?

ITP Aero UK are recruiting for an Instrumentation Engineer to join our growing team in Hucknall, United Kingdom.

This role is full-time (37 hours per week).

The successful candidate will work as part of a team to contribute to delivering aerospace products on-quality and on-time, operating in accordance with safety requirements.

The successful candidate will:

  • Be an experienced instrumentation/calibration engineer.
  • Be able to demonstrate calibration experience with electrical, temperature, pressure, and vacuum instrumentation.
  • Have clear knowledge and understanding of AMS 2750.
  • Have experience and understanding of calibration procedures and standards.
  • Be able to work safely and competently on highly technological machinery and process equipment.
  • Be able to read electrical drawings and navigate HMI and instrumentation operating systems.
  • Be familiar with maintenance reporting systems and Indysoft calibration and logging software.
  • Have familiarity with Eurotherm control and data logging systems.
  • Have an understanding of vacuum systems.
  • Have experience with temperature sensors, types, and their applications.

What profile are we looking for?

It is essential that the successful candidate:

  • Has a recognised time-served apprenticeship qualification at either City and Guilds Level 3, NVQ Level 3, BTEC National or equivalent.
  • Has a minimum of 5 years calibration experience in a lab environment or onsite in an industrial environment.
  • Has experience in carrying out planned calibrations, attending breakdowns, and instrumentation, machine interface, and PLC fault finding.
  • Has experience with calibration reporting systems (such as Indysoft).
  • Has knowledge of mechanical equipment.
  • Has knowledge of temperature uniformity surveys.
  • Has knowledge of vacuum systems.
  • Has knowledge of Eurotherm control systems.
  • Has knowledge of chemical processing.
  • Has MEWP and FLT training accreditation.
  • Has safety training accreditation such as IOSH.

Who will I work with (in my team and in collaboration with other areas)?

You will work at ITP Aero’s Hucknall site, located in Nottinghamshire.

Your team will comprise professionals with extensive experience in the aerospace manufacturing industry, consisting of a skilled workforce and integrated manufacturing and design engineering capabilities.

What are the working hours?

37 hours per week, working on the following 3-shift pattern:

Afternoons: 1:48 PM – 9:30 PM Monday-Thursday

1:48 PM – 7:00 PM Friday

What is the location?

What is the remuneration and competitive employee benefits?

Staff Grade: 6-10

  • 25 days annual leave (inclusive of 5 fixed days)
  • 6 leisure days – accrued through working 1 additional hour per week in addition to your contracted hours
  • ITP Aero Group Personal Pension Scheme – salary sacrifice pension contributions increase with length of service to a maximum company contribution of 12% after 3 years of service.
  • You will have the option to contribute more to your pension through salary sacrifice additional voluntary contributions (AVCs).
  • Flexible benefits platform with a range of flexible benefits on offer
  • Life assurance – 6x salary to your nominated beneficiary(s)
  • Income protection - in the event of long-term sickness
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Enhanced sick pay
  • Enhanced pay for maternity and paternity (in line with statutory service dates)
  • Additional leave for marriage, moving house, and dependent leave.
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Access to 24/7 GP
  • Earn vouchers through healthy living.
  • Paid professional membership
  • Bonus scheme applicable to role
  • Opportunity for growth and internal promotion

Closing Date

The closing date for applications is Friday, 7th March 2025 at midnight.

Often, we receive a high volume of applications for our vacancies. On these occasions, we may close applications for the role early. We recommend submitting your application as early as possible for consideration.

I have questions about the role, who can I contact?

If you need any clarification about the vacancy and/or the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our HR Team via email:

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