Calibration Engineer

GPW Recruitment; Stockport; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

GPW Recruitment is seeking an experienced Calibration Engineer to join a well-established calibration and testing organisation based in Manchester. You will work with high-precision instrumentation, maintain calibration standards, and support laboratory procedures and quality systems.

Responsibilities include performing calibration across force, torque, and dimensional equipment, producing certificates and reports, and supporting audits.

Qualifications

• Experience in calibration, metrology or precision measurement.
• Familiarity with BS EN ISO/IEC 17025:2017.
• Experience in ISO 9001 and/or UKAS-accredited environments.
• Understanding of measurement uncertainty calculations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out calibration of Force, Torque and Dimensional measuring equipment.
• Complete accurate calibration certificates, reports and records.
• Ensure calibration activities comply with quality standards and procedures.
• Support UKAS and customer audits.
• Develop and review calibration procedures and documentation.
• Calculate measurement uncertainty and develop uncertainty budgets.
• Conduct laboratory audits and cross-comparisons.
• Provide technical support and guidance across the business.
• Maintain calibration records and equipment traceability.

Skills

Calibration

Metrology

Precision measurement

Measurement uncertainty

Problem solving

Customer service

Education

HNC/HND

NVQ/BTEC Level 3

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Laboratory software

Job description

Calibration Engineer

Location: Manchester

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Sector: Calibration / Metrology / Precision Engineering

The Opportunity

We are recruiting an experienced Calibration Engineer to join a well-established calibration and testing organisation based in Manchester.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in calibration, metrology or precision measurement who wants to work with high-precision instrumentation and support a diverse range of engineering customers.

You will play an important role in maintaining calibration standards, ensuring measurement accuracy and supporting the continued development of laboratory procedures and quality systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out calibration of Force, Torque and Dimensional measuring equipment.
• Complete accurate calibration certificates, reports and technical records.
• Ensure calibration activities comply with relevant quality standards and procedures.
• Support UKAS and customer audits.
• Develop and review calibration procedures and technical documentation.
• Calculate measurement uncertainty and develop uncertainty budgets.
• Conduct laboratory audits and measurement cross-comparisons.
• Provide technical support and guidance across the business.
• Maintain accurate calibration records and equipment traceability.
• Support continuous improvement across laboratory processes and systems.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience in calibration, metrology or precision measurement.
• HNC/HND, NVQ, BTEC Level 3 or equivalent technical qualification.
• Strong understanding of calibration principles and practices.
• Knowledge of BS EN ISO/IEC 17025:2017.
• Experience working within ISO 9001 and/or UKAS-accredited environments.
• Understanding of measurement uncertainty calculations.
• Confident using Microsoft Excel, Word and laboratory software.
• Strong attention to detail and technical problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in a customer-focused engineering environment.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to join an established calibration and testing organisation.
• Exposure to a wide range of high-precision instrumentation.
• Work with a diverse portfolio of engineering customers.
• Opportunities to develop technical expertise and professional skills.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.