Calibration Engineer

WLD Recruitment; Paulton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Company pension scheme

Ongoing technical training and PD

Job summary

WLD Recruitment is seeking an experienced UKAS Calibration Engineer for a role based in Paulton. The position offers a salary of £35,000-£45,000 per annum with a permanent, full-time arrangement and a mix of laboratory and on-site calibration work.

The successful candidate will calibrate electrical and electronic test equipment, prepare certificates, and ensure compliance with UKAS and ISO 17025 standards. A full UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a UKAS-accredited calibration laboratory.
• Experience calibrating electrical or electronic test equipment.
• Strong understanding of UKAS and ISO 17025 requirements.
• Ability to produce calibration certificates and maintain records.
• Good fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate electrical and electronic test equipment.
• Carry out calibration work in the laboratory and at customer sites.
• Produce accurate calibration certificates and technical documentation.
• Ensure all work complies with UKAS and ISO 17025 standards.
• Maintain records in the calibration management system.
• Support internal audits and continuous improvement.

Skills

Electrical calibration

Fault finding

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Driving licence

Tools

Calibration equipment

Job description

UKAS Calibration Engineer

Location: Paulton, Bristol

Salary: £35,000-£45,000 per annum

Benefits: Private medical insurance, company pension, ongoing training and development

Job Type: Permanent

We are looking to recruit an experienced UKAS Calibration Engineer to join a well-established and growing calibration business based in Paulton.

The position can be tailored around your experience, with opportunities available for engineers who prefer laboratory-based work, onsite calibration, or a combination of both.

The successful candidate will ideally have an electrical calibration bias, although engineers from other calibration disciplines will also be considered.

The Role

As a UKAS Calibration Engineer, you will be responsible for calibrating a range of test and measurement equipment in accordance with UKAS, ISO 17025 and internal quality procedures.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Calibrating electrical and electronic test equipment
• Completing calibration work both within the laboratory and at customer sites
• Producing accurate calibration certificates and technical documentation
• Ensuring all work is completed in accordance with UKAS and ISO 17025 standards
• Identifying equipment that is outside of specification
• Carrying out basic fault finding, adjustments and repairs where appropriate
• Maintaining accurate records within the calibration management system
• Supporting internal audits and continuous improvement activities
• Liaising professionally with customers and providing technical support
• Ensuring all calibration equipment and reference standards are correctly maintained

The Candidate

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience working within a UKAS-accredited calibration laboratory
• Experience calibrating electrical or electronic test equipment
• A strong understanding of UKAS and ISO 17025 requirements
• Experience producing calibration certificates and maintaining technical records
• Good fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication and customer service skills
• A full UK driving licence

Experience across additional calibration disciplines, including temperature, pressure, dimensional, torque, force or mass, would also be advantageous.

What Is On Offer

• Salary of £35,000-£45,000 depending on experience
• Private medical insurance
• Company pension scheme
• Permanent and secure employment
• Ongoing technical training and professional development
• Opportunities for career progression
• A varied role covering laboratory and onsite calibration work
• A supportive and experienced technical team

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Calibration Engineer to join a respected UKAS-accredited organisation offering long-term development and progression.