Instrument Technician

Job Title: Instrument Technician

City, Country: Dalry, UK.

We have a permanent vacancy as Instrument Technician within the Operations Support Department working on dayshift at dsm-firmenich Dalry site.

Your key responsibilities

• Carrying out preventative and reactive maintenance tasks.
• Understanding the scope and safety issues relating to allocated work.
• Carrying out defined work in accordance with DSMs SHEQ requirements.
• Signing off the RAPTW and initiate a handover of the equipment to production.
• Recording relevant job history and awareness of good documentation practices .
• Daily time recording for the job in SAP.
• Continuous improvement for maintenance workstreams (e.g. test procedure efficiencies)

We Offer

• Unique career paths across health, nutrition and beauty - explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen
• A chance to impact millions of consumers every day – sustainability embedded in all we do
• A science led company, cutting edge research and creativity everywhere – from biotech breakthroughs to sustainability game-changers, you’ll work on what’s next
• A culture that lifts you up – with collaborative teams, shared wins, and people who cheer each other on.
• A community where your voice matters – it is essential to serve our customers well.

You bring

• Minimum 2 years' experience as an Instrument Technician in a chemical, manufacturing, or process plant environment.
• HNC (Higher National Certificate) (or equivalent qualifications/experience) in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Proven experience maintaining and fault-finding on temperature, level, flow, pH, and control valve instrumentation.
• Strong understanding of instrumentation maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of Functional Safety and Machine Safety would be an advantage.
• Experience working in Hazardous Areas (ATEX); COMPEX certification is desirable.
• Any electrical maintenance experience is beneficial but not essential.

Our application process:

Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume in English via our career portal (www. dsm-firmenich.com/careers).

About dsm-firmenich:

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.

Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future.

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement:

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency statement

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.