Junior Instrument Technician

The Company

We’re Astles Control Systems Ltd, 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.

In 2009, we moved into brand-new premises, kickstarting an impressive period of growth, culminating in us joining the Scientific Digital Imaging Group in 2017. With each step, our products and services are used and trusted by a growing number of sectors and clients, making this an exciting time to join our organisation.

Junior Instrument Technician

Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire.

• 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 kick‑start their career with our growing organisation.

You will have the chance to develop your professional skills and knowledge in an organisation that champions excellence, as we invest in you by providing all the training you need to succeed.

What’s more, we’re looking for someone who can grow into a role that includes working at our customers’ premises. With clients located across the globe, this opens up a significant opportunity for international travel and “hands‑on” technical work in diverse environments.

So, if you share our uncompromising commitment to quality and have been looking for the opportunity to join a leading, worldwide organisation, this is the perfect role!

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 ensure our products function flawlessly by carefully assembling and testing equipment and systems, as well as carrying out any repairs or servicing our customers need.

Additionally, you will ensure our customers receive excellent service by conducting quality control testing and accurately packing and shipping customer orders.

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

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

Other organisations might call this role Junior Engineer, Junior Engineering Technician, Junior Chemical Control Technician, Junior Calibration Technician, Junior Assembly Technician, Graduate Instrumentation Technician, or Graduate Instrument Technician.

Webrecruit and Astles are equal opportunities 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’re looking to start an exciting new career as a Junior Instrument Technician, please apply via the button shown.