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Instrument Technician
Instrument Technician – Permanent Position
Operations Support Department | dsm-firmenich – Dalry, UK
About the Role
We are seeking a permanent Instrument Technician to join our Operations Support Department at the dsm-firmenich Dalry site, working on the dayshift schedule.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out preventative and reactive maintenance to maintain optimal operational performance of instrumentation systems.
- Assess and understand scope and safety issues relating to allocated work, ensuring compliance with regulatory and operational standards.
- Perform tasks strictly in line with dsm-firmenich’s Safety, Health, Environment & Quality (SHEQ) requirements.
- Sign off on RAPTW (Return to Work) procedures and initiate equipment handover to Production teams.
- Maintain accurate job history documentation, adhering to best practice standards.
- Record daily work times in SAP for accurate payroll and project management.
- Drive continuous improvement in maintenance processes, focusing on efficiency (e.g., optimising test procedures).
Benefits of Joining dsm-firmenich
As a valued member of our team, you’ll have access to:
- A meaningful career path across health, nutrition, and beauty, with dedicated support to help you achieve your goals.
- The opportunity to impact millions of consumers daily through sustainable, high-impact solutions embedded in all products.
- A science-led company, fostering cutting-edge research and creativity. Your work will contribute to breakthroughs in biotech, sustainability, and innovation—helping shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty globally.
- A supportive and collaborative culture, with teams that celebrate collective successes and empower individual growth.
- A voice in decision-making, ensuring your ideas and perspectives drive progress for our customers and colleagues.
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Requirements
You must meet the following criteria:
- Minimum 2 years of experience as an Instrument Technician within chemical, manufacturing, or process plant industries.
- HNC (or equivalent) qualification in a relevant engineering discipline, particularly in health, nutrition, or science-related fields.
- Proven expertise in maintaining, calibrating, and troubleshooting:
- Temperature instrumentation
- Level instrumentation
- Flow instrumentation
- pH control systems
- Control valve systems (e.g., on/off, control loops, actuators)
- Strong technical understanding of instrumentation maintenance, automation principles, and corrective diagnostics.
- Advantageous if you have knowledge of Functional Safety and Machine Safety standards.
- Experience working in hazardous areas (ATEX), with COMPEX certification being a strong asset.
- Any electrical maintenance experience, though not mandatory, is beneficial.
Application Process
Apply directly by submitting your CV/resume in English via our career portal: www.dsm-firmenich.com/careers
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About dsm-firmenich
We are a global science-driven company at the intersection of health, nutrition, and beauty. Our purpose is to bring progress to life—impacting industries from fortified foods and sustainable skincare to alternative proteins and cognitive-enhancing fragrances.
By joining us, you will:
- Help nutrition shape the future—advancing products that suffice needs, from reducing sugar content without compromising taste to developing innovative solutions for a healthier world.
- Grow in an environment of continuous learning, collaborative excellence, and global career opportunities.
- Play an integral role in decision-making, as we believe your ideas are essential to our future goals.
Inclusion & Equal Opportunity Statement
At dsm-firmenich, we celebrate diversity, belonging, and equal opportunity, as progress is amplified when everyone feels valued and included. We are committed to fair hiring practices, respecting individuality, and accommodating needs to ensure a welcoming space for all applicants.
We welcome candidates from every background, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other defining characteristic. If you have disabilities or require accessibility support during the application process, please inform us—we will go the extra mile to ensure a smooth experience.
Applications from agencies are not accepted for this role.
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