Calibration Engineer

Hunters Recruitment and Training Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Calibration Engineer/Technician to join a market-leading test and calibration laboratory in Shoreham-by-Sea. The successful candidate will be responsible for calibrating instruments both in-house and on-site, contributing to quality standards like ISO17025, and supporting team activities. Proven calibration experience and STEM qualifications are essential. This full-time role offers a salary of GBP30K+ with potential for negotiation based on experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in calibration across disciplines.
• Excellent understanding of quality control, uncertainty budgets, and traceability.
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks from technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate a variety of metrological instruments in-house and on-site.
• Support continuous improvement and contribute to ISO17025 & ISO9001 standards.
• Lead or support small teams during site visits.

Skills

Calibration

Quality control knowledge

Problem-solving

Strong communication

Education

Degree or advanced vocational qualifications (STEM)

Tools

Metrological instruments

Job description

Calibration Engineer/Technician

Shoreham–by–Sea

Permanent – Full–time Salary: GBP30K+ (negotiable based on experience, cGBP40K)

Hunters client, a market–leading test and calibration laboratory, is looking for an experienced Calibration Specialist to join their expert team. Whether you're an accomplished Calibration Engineer or a highly skilled Senior Technician, this role offers a brilliant opportunity to grow with a precision–driven, accredited organisation.

Calibration Engineer/Technician What You ll Do
• Calibrate a variety of metrological instruments in–house and on–site
• Take technical lead in your area of expertise
• Support continuous improvement and contribute to ISO17025 & ISO9001 standards
• Lead or support small teams during site visits
• Contribute to equipment upgrades and procedural refinements
• Generate high–quality calibration certificates

Calibration Engineer/Technician What You ll Bring
• Proven experience in calibration across disciplines
• Excellent understanding of quality control, uncertainty budgets, and traceability
• Strong communication and problem–solving skills
• Ability to work from technical documentation and manage tasks independently
• Comfortable travelling for occasional UK on–site work

Calibration Engineer/Technician Ideal Background
• Relevant calibration experience
• Degree or advanced vocational qualifications (STEM)
• Hands–on with tools, rig design, and risk assessments

This is a flexible role shaped around your expertise whether you're ready to lead or build your specialism to the next level.