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Job Title


Instrumentation Specialist


Company : Omega


Location : Bolton, England


Created : 2026-02-23


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Field Service Engineer – Paper Industry SpecialistNorth West (primarily Manchester) – with UK-wide travel flexibilitySalary – Experience Dependent + Car + Bonus + Private MedicalI'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.Responsibilities – Field Service Engineer (QCS)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 ServicePro) 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.Experience/Qualifications - Field Service Engineer (QCS)Minimum Level 3 or HNC (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Measurement & Control Engineering, or a closely related fieldClean UK driving licence.Good networking and relationship-building abilitiesResults-driven mindsetKnowledge of the paper manufacturing industry.Experience with QCS systems (or similar process control/measurement technology).Commercial awareness.Benefits - Field Service Engineer (QCS)Competitive salary25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysCompetitive contributory pension schemeLife assuranceFlexible 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 globallyEmployee Assistance ProgrammeGenerous employee referral schemeCompany car or cash for car allowancePrivate medical cover for yourselfGenerous bonus schemeFor more information on this role, please contact Andrew Haddon on 01453 796617 or send a copy of your CV to details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website background / Previous roles may include: Field Service Engineer | Service Engineer | QCS/DCS Technician | Controls Engineer | Instrumentation Engineer | Process Control Technician | Automation Technician | Electrical Field Engineer | Maintenance Engineer (Paper/Pulp/Process Industries) | Site Service Engineer | Technical Support Engineer (Industrial Automation) | PLC/DCS Specialist | Measurement & Control Technician