Electrician / Instrumentation Engineer
📍 Plympton, Devon
🕒 Monday to Friday | 7:30am - 3:30pm
📅 Start: ASAP
We're recruiting for an experienced Electrician / Instrumentation Engineer to join the engineering team at a well-established industrial processing site in Plympton. This role is key to maintaining the performance and reliability of plant equipment, covering electrical systems, instrumentation, PLCs, and combustion controls.
Working within a kaolin calcination plant, you'll carry out both planned and reactive maintenance to keep equipment running safely, efficiently, and in line with compliance standards.
🔧 Key Responsibilities:
Electrical, ICA, PLC & combustion maintenance and fault-finding
Diagnose, calibrate, and repair instrumentation and control systems
Support and lead plant improvement and optimisation projects
Use CMMS for work order management and materials sourcing
Ensure compliance with ISO9001, ISO14001, and HSE legislation
Collaborate with the wider engineering and operations teams
Promote and maintain a safe, clean, and hazard-free working environment
✅ What We're Looking For:
NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering (Apprenticeship trained or equivalent)
18th Edition Wiring Regulations
Strong background in industrial maintenance
Experience with PLCs, variable speed drives, and combustion systems
Self-motivated and able to work independently or as part of a team
Good working knowledge of health & safety legislation
Full UK driving licence required
💡 Desirable Experience:
Pneumatics, hydraulics, or mechanical systems
Welding, pumps, burners, mills, or chemical process knowledge
Familiarity with 5S, RCA, and KPI systems
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable, forward-thinking business in a hands-on role with plenty of variety and responsibility.
📩 Apply now by contacting Louise at Berry Recruitment
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Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job