Junior Instrument Technician

About the Company

Astles Control Systems Ltd is one of the UK’s leading chemical control specialists. We design and deliver the very best in chemical control equipment, as well as providing maintenance and calibration services. Our impressive accreditation record means our customers can expect the highest quality service every time.

Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire. In 2009 we moved into brand‑new premises, kicking‑start an impressive period of growth, culminating in our joining the Scientific Digital Imaging Group in 2017. Our products and services are trusted by a growing number of sectors and clients, making this an exciting time to join our organisation.

• Salary of £30,000 per annum
• Profit‑related bonus, typically around 20% of salary
• Pension

This is a fantastic opportunity for a scientific or engineering graduate looking to kickstart their career. You will develop your professional skills in an organisation that champions excellence, with training to succeed. The role includes working at customers’ premises, offering international travel and hands‑on technical work in diverse environments.

As a Junior Instrument Technician you will support the smooth functioning of our workshop by conducting a range of engineering tasks on our equipment and systems. You will:

• Assemble and test equipment and systems, ensuring flawless product performance.
• Repair and service customer equipment.
• Conduct quality‑control testing and accurately pack and ship customer orders.

To be considered you require:

• Good practical skills, problem‑solving ability and excellent attention to detail.
• A degree or HND (or equivalent) in a scientific or engineering subject.
• Solid understanding of electrical circuits.
• Excellent IT skills, including MS Word and Excel.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Full, valid driving licence.

Ideally you have experience using programmable logic controllers and AutoCAD LT or a similar CAD software package.

Webrecruit and Astles are equal‑opportunity employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you are looking to start an exciting new career as a Junior Instrument Technician, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit, an Employment Agency.