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Job Title: Analyser Technician
Location: Peterborough
Salary: £26,000- £28,000 depending on experience
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00am- 4:30pm
Are you a hands-on technician with a passion for precision? Do you enjoy understanding how things work and want to be part of a team that builds advanced environmental technology from the ground up? If so, we’d love to hear from you.
Join Protea Ltd a leading UK innovator in gas analysis. Based in Peterborough, we design, and manufacture gas analysers used around the world in environmental monitoring, emissions control, and industrial safety. From one-off bespoke systems to standard instruments, everything is developed, built and tested in-house.
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and practically minded Analyser Technician to join our small, skilled production team. Whether you’re assembling electronics, testing analysers with real-world samples, or supporting field service work, no two days will be the same.
What’s in it for you?
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Hands-on variety: From building and testing advanced electronic systems to calibrating with real gas and liquid samples, no two days are the same. You’ll be involved in the full lifecycle of our high-precision analysers.
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Skill development: You’ll gain experience using specialist PC-based software and calibration tools, all while developing a strong understanding of how analysers work and are maintained.
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Global exposure: With experience, there’s the potential to travel supporting customers onsite, including international service visits.
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Innovative environment: Be part of a team creating new products and continually refining and improving existing technology.
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Team culture: Work alongside experienced engineers in a close-knit, supportive environment where your contribution really matters.
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Structured growth: Full training will be provided, with opportunities to learn, develop, and progress within the company.
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Excellent benefits: Perkbox, Cycle to Work Scheme, Electric Car Scheme plus on-site charging, Company pension scheme
What you’ll be doing:
As part of our small but dynamic production team, you will be involved in the manufacture, testing and calibration of our advanced gas and liquid analysers. This role is ideal for someone who is practical, inquisitive, and eager to develop their technical skills.
Your responsibilities will include:
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Building and testing electronic and electromechanical assemblies, (including some fault finding)
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Calibrating instruments using gas and liquid samples
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Using PC-based software to process and interpret calibration data
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Maintaining test equipment and calibration tools
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Occasional site visits for service and support, including potential international travel
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Testing, packing and dispatching spare parts
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Supporting new product builds and maintaining health and safety and documentation standards
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Processing and inspecting incoming goods
We’re looking for someone who:
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A keen interest or history in electrical or mechanical engineering
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Has higher-level GCSE's or Maths-based subjects (beneficial)
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Has a methodical approach with attention to detail and quality
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Is a team player with a proactive, hands-on attitude
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Is keen to learn and develop, with an interest in technology and instrumentation
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Has experience in calibration principles (beneficial, but not essential – training will be given)
Protea is an equal opportunities employer; we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
