Instrument Technician

Company: First Achieve
Apply for the Instrument Technician
Location: Edinburgh
Job Description:

First Achieve Engineering Recruitment are supporting their prestigious client to add 2

Instrument Technicians to join their manufacturing site.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established engineering business

manufacturing complex metal components for prestigious international customers. Following

full training, these positions will operate on a continental shift pattern.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain heat treatment furnaces and associated equipment

• Carry out TUS and SAT testing to required standards

• Perform preventative maintenance and respond to equipment breakdowns

• Ensure accurate calibration and documentation is maintained

• Respond quickly and efficiently to breakdown situations

• Support production teams to achieve quality and delivery targets

• Maintain high standards of health & safety and housekeeping

• Contribute to continuous improvement activities

• Provide support across wider plant areas when required

What we are looking for?:

• Experience in furnace operation and maintenance

• HNC/HND in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or similar discipline)

• Knowledge of quality systems and safe working practices

• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability

• Flexible approach to work and willingness to support different areas

• A continuous improvement mindset

Shift Pattern & Benefits:

• Continental shift pattern averaging 42 hours per week

• Competitive salary with pay reviews upon successful completion of 3 months and

again after 6 months

• Long-term career opportunities within a global engineering and manufacturing

business

Posted: June 2nd, 2026