Instrumentation Specialist

Field Service Engineer – Paper Industry Specialist North West (primarily Manchester) – with UK-wide travel flexibility Salary – Experience Dependent + Car + Bonus + Private Medical

I’m currently recruiting for one of the worlds best known engineering companies who are seeking a QCS specialist to join their team. Focusing mainly on a key paper manufacturing site in Manchester. You'll become the go-to expert for advanced Quality Control Systems (QCS) — high-precision measurement and control technology that ensures top-quality paper production runs smoothly and consistently.

• Deliver full preventative and corrective maintenance, configuration, calibration, modifications, cleaning, and adjustments on specialist QCS equipment — both on-site and via remote dial-in.
• Provide high-level technical and application support, including troubleshooting software issues and advising on maintenance strategies, process optimisation, and operational best practices.
• Fulfil Service Agreement commitments using specialist reporting tools (like Service Pro) to demonstrate performance and value.
• Participate in a 1-in-3 on-call rota (with 24/7 support ethos) — offering out-of-hours cover when needed.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with production and engineering teams at customer sites.
• Occasionally travel to other UK sites to support the wider team and deliver the same high standards.

• Minimum Level 3 or HNC (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Measurement & Control Engineering, or a closely related field
• Clean UK driving licence.
• Good networking and relationship-building abilities
• Knowledge of the paper manufacturing industry.
• Experience with QCS systems (or similar process control/measurement technology).
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Competitive contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Flexible benefits scheme (Includes options to buy/sell holidays, health checks, dental, eye care, gym memberships, cycle to work, gadget discounts and more)
• Internal mobility opportunities, mentorships & access to projects globally
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous employee referral scheme
• Company car or cash for car allowance
• Private medical cover for yourself

For more information on this role, please contact Andrew Haddon on or send a copy of your CV to An

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