Calibration Engineer (Site Based)

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

AML Instruments Ltd is a UKAS-accredited provider of calibration and testing equipment looking for a Site-Based Calibration Engineer. This role involves on-site calibration across various disciplines and offers a 4-day working week, along with generous benefits including a company van, annual bonus, and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

4-day working week

Company van for personal use

Commission on sales enquiries

Annual bonus and overtime

Increasing holiday entitlements

Ongoing training and progression

Company laptop and mobile

Access to 24/7 virtual GP

Pension & life insurance cover

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in calibration.
• Strong understanding of calibration principles and practices.
• Electrical calibration experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver on-site calibration services at customer locations.
• Work with electrical, dimensional, optical, mass, torque, pressure, force, and temperature equipment.
• Travel throughout the UK and occasionally abroad.

Skills

Calibration Principles

Communication

Customer Service

Flexibility

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16.06.2025

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Job Description:

Join a growing UKAS-accredited leader in calibration and testing equipment

AML Instruments Ltd is a well-established and ambitious provider of calibration and test equipment, accredited to UKAS ISO 17025. As part of our continued growth, we are looking to expand our engineering team with an experienced Site-Based Calibration Engineer.

The Role

You’ll deliver on-site calibration services at customer locations throughout the UK (and occasionally overseas), covering a broad range of disciplines including:

• Mass, dimensional, electrical, temperature, pressure, torque, force, rheology, and optical equipment.
• Training will be provided for areas outside your current expertise.
• Expect an average of 2 nights per week away from home.
• Some travel to Europe and further afield may be required occasionally.

What You’ll Need

We’re looking for a hands-on engineer with:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in calibration, with expertise in at least two of the following disciplines: electrical, dimensional, optical, mass, torque, pressure, force or temperature, etc.
• Strong understanding of calibration principles and practices.
• Electrical calibration experience is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of BS EN ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and Transmille ProCal software is a plus.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Proven ability to work independently.
• A flexible, positive attitude – early starts (5–6 am) and occasional fifth-day or weekend work may be required.
• Full UK driving licence (3 points or fewer).

What We Offer

• 4-day working week (Mon–Thurs) with 3-day weekends
• Company van (less than 3 years old) – for business and personal use
• Commission on sales enquiries generated
• Annual bonus and optional overtime
• 24 days holiday including bank holidays, increasing by 1 day per year (up to 28 days total)
• Opportunity to purchase additional holiday days
• Ongoing training and clear progression routes
• Company laptop and mobile
• Generous expense allowances and company float
• Access to 24/7 virtual GP, mental health support, and counselling services
• Pension & life insurance cover
• All salaries are reviewed annually in July

Why Join AML Instruments?

At AML, you’ll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team committed to quality, service, and long-term client partnerships. Our engineers work with some of the UK’s leading manufacturing, scientific, and industrial organisations.

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If you're looking to grow your career in a company that values technical skill, initiative, and work-life balance, we’d love to hear from you.