Calibration Engineer (Site Based)

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

Job summary

Join a prominent UKAS-accredited leader in calibration and testing equipment as a Site-Based Calibration Engineer. This role involves delivering comprehensive calibration services across various disciplines, with extensive support for professional growth. Enjoy a flexible working environment with a 4-day week, excellent benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

4-day working week (Mon–Thurs)

Company van for business and personal use

Commission on sales enquiries

Annual bonus and optional overtime

24 days holiday plus public holidays

Opportunity to purchase additional holiday

Ongoing training and progression

Company laptop and mobile

Generous expense allowances

Access to 24/7 virtual GP and mental health support

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of calibration experience in at least two disciplines.
• Strong understanding of calibration principles and practices.
• Electrical calibration experience highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver on-site calibration services at customer locations.
• Work with diverse disciplines including electrical and dimensional calibration.
• Manage time effectively with occasional travel and nights away.

Skills

Calibration principles

Excellent communication

Customer service

Independent work

Positive attitude

Tools

Transmille ProCal software

Job description

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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.