Electronics and Instrumentation Technician

Location: Peterborough (Fully Onsite)

Pay Rate: £20-22.00 / hour

Position Type: 12-Month Contract (Likely to extend)

Working Hours: Mon–Thu 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Fri 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Travel: None

About the Role

We are looking for a practical, hands-on Electronics and Instrumentation Technician to join a collaborative 11-person team. In this role, you will play a critical part in maintaining team capacity across a high variety of workstreams. You’ll be involved in everything from calibration and preventative maintenance to breakdown repairs and project support.

This position offers a strong learning curve with direct exposure to multiple disciplines across electronics, instrumentation, and maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform calibration, maintenance, and breakdown repairs on precision instrumentation and control systems.

• Assemble, wire, and upgrade instrumentation panels to specified standards.

• Execute Total Preventative Maintenance (TPM) routines and carry out electronic troubleshooting.

• Read and interpret schematics, technical drawings, and wiring diagrams.

• Assist with the setup and hands-on execution of ongoing facility projects.

• Use basic Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for reporting and tracking work progress.

What We Are Looking For

Qualifications & Experience:

• A Level 3 Apprenticeship (Electrical/Electronics bias) OR strong hands-on industry experience. (An HNC is a plus, but practical capability is key).

• Experience with calibration, panel building/wiring, and test facilities.

• Strong background in precision electronics/instrumentation (experience in aerospace or ex-military environments is highly desirable).

Key Skills:

• Solid understanding of wiring regulations and cable selection standards.

• Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work to standard work instructions and strictly adhere to Health & Safety standards.