Instrument and Electrical Technician

Job Summary

Are you ready to take your technical skills to the next level and make a real impact on essential operations?

The role is based in Haverhill. Be part of a resourceful, solution-oriented, and dedicated team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

• Perform reactive and corrective maintenance on instrumentation and electrical systems to ensure operational continuity.
• Execute planned preventive maintenance schedules, including annual plant shutdown activities.
• Diagnose faults and carry out emergency repairs efficiently and safely.
• Support capital expenditure installations and implement improvement projects.
• Maintain accurate engineering systems and contribute to their continuous improvement.
• Provide technical assistance to the Maintenance/Engineering section, including out-of-hours support.
• Act as a leader for less-skilled assistants and collaborate with engineers and vendors.
• Participate in fire safety activities as a trained Fire-Fighter or Fire Team Leader.
• Support 24/7 operations through standby duties, call-out rota, and occasional weekend coverage.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Completed electrical apprenticeship with a minimum City & Guilds qualification.
• Proven fault-finding expertise and industrial electrical competence.
• Ability to work safely and efficiently in a physically demanding environment.
• Willingness to undertake formal HNC Instrumentation training.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills and adaptability in a changing environment.
• Commitment to continuous learning and skill development.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Experience in chemical industry hazardous areas.
• PLC programming competence.
• Forklift Truck (FLT) driving experience.

Why Choose Us?

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunities for formal training and professional development.
• Inclusive and supportive work environment.
• Be part of a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition.
• Work on innovative projects that make a real impact.
• Strong focus on safety and sustainability.

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more