CPI helps make great ideas and inventions a reality. We’re a team of intelligent people using advances in science and technology to solve the biggest global challenges in healthcare and sustainability.
Through our incredible people and innovation infrastructure, we collaborate with our partners in industry, academia, government, and the investment community to accelerate the development and commercialisation of innovative products.
From health technologies and pharmaceuticals to sustainable food and materials innovations, we turn the entrepreneurial spirit and radical thinking of our people and partners into incredible impact that makes our world a better place.
As an Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Maintenance Technician, you will join CPI's Operations Support Team, providing technical maintenance expertise across our Wilton facilities. You will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, performance and availability of plant and equipment, while supporting continuous improvement and maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and regulatory compliance.
Working at the forefront of innovation, you'll support cutting-edge research, development and scale-up activities across CPI's technology centres and specialist facilities. Although your primary focus will be our Wilton site, there may be opportunities to support activities at our Darlington and Sedgefield locations when required.
Reporting to the maintenance team leader and working under the direction of the Senior E&I Engineers, you will provide hands-on electrical and instrumentation support across a wide range of assets. This includes carrying out calibration, preventative and reactive maintenance, fault finding, repairs, installations and equipment upgrades to maximise reliability and minimise downtime.
This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse range of novel technologies and engineering projects, supporting the modification and enhancement of existing equipment to meet the evolving needs of current and future customers.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Carrying out planned preventative and reactive maintenance on electrical and instrumentation systems.
Diagnosing faults and completing repairs to minimise equipment downtime.
Performing calibration, testing and commissioning activities.
Supporting equipment installation, modification and upgrade projects.
Maintaining accurate maintenance records using the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Working collaboratively with engineering, operations and project teams to deliver safe, reliable and efficient plant performance.
Ensuring all work is completed in accordance with Health & Safety, Quality, GMP and regulatory requirements.
Identifying opportunities to improve equipment reliability and maintenance practices.
For further information on the role and responsibilities, please refer to the full Job Description.
Essential
Experience in Electrical & Instrumentation maintenance within a process, manufacturing, or industrial environment.
Fault-finding and diagnostic skills across electrical and instrumentation systems.
Experience with installation, calibration, preventative maintenance, and plant modifications.
Desirable
Relevant technical qualification in Electrical, Instrumentation, or Control Engineering (e.g., HNC/HND, NVQ Level 3 and Siemens PCS7).
CompEx certification and experience in electrical inspection and testing of industrial installations.
At CPI, we offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, this includes:
Up to 36 days holiday, including bank holidays – Plus a holiday purchasing scheme
Generous pension scheme
Life assurance and accident insurance schemes
Flexible working
Learning and Development Opportunities
Free parking
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