Calibration Engineers

Solaiemes; Hyde; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is offering exciting opportunities for Calibration Engineer Technicians in South Manchester. This role is perfect for individuals with a mechanical background, whether through apprenticeship or formal education. You will engage in calibrating various measuring instruments, ensuring compliance with ISO standards, and contributing to quality assurance processes. The company promotes a supportive environment with continuous development opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and a comprehensive benefits package. If you are passionate about precision and quality in engineering, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible working options

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Medical health cash plan

Continuous development opportunities

Employee perks and wellbeing programme

Occasional overtime opportunities

Training plan

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a mechanical apprenticeship or relevant engineering degree.
• Experience with dimensional measuring equipment and calibration standards is essential.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate measuring equipment to ISO standards and maintain precise records.
• Lead calibration projects and mentor team members in best practices.

Skills

Dimensional Measurement

Calibration Standards (ISO9001, BS EN ISO 17025)

Mechanical Engineering

Customer Service

IT Skills

Education

Mechanical Apprenticeship

NVQ/BTEC Level 3

Degree/HND/HNC in Mechanical Engineering

Degree/HND/HNC/NVQ/BTEC in Electrical/Electronic

Tools

Micrometres

Callipers

Height Gauges

Torque Wrenches

Gauge Blocks

Calibrators

Oscilloscopes

Power Supplies

DMMs

PAT Testers

Job description

Multiple Calibration Engineer Technician positions available at various levels, with a world-leading calibration services company, working for my client who are based in South Manchester.

Our client will consider candidates who have completed a mechanical apprenticeship, recently Mechanical Engineering graduates or candidates from a mechanical inspection, quality, machining, toolmaking background who have experience of using and or calibrated standard dimensional measuring equipment.

Salary for all roles is dependent on previous experience within a calibration role or exposure to calibration whilst in education.

All roles include:

1. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays - option to buy/sell days
2. Flexible working options
3. Company pension scheme
4. Life assurance
5. Medical health cash plan
6. Continuous development opportunities
7. Employee perks and wellbeing programme
8. 39-hour week (Mon-Thu 8hrs, Fri 7hrs) – possible flexibility on working hours
9. Occasional overtime opportunities
10. Continuous development and training plan

Location: South Manchester

Dimensional Calibration Technicians:

Specialising or have knowledge of calibrating measuring equipment to ISO9001 and BS EN ISO 17025 standards. You'll maintain precise records, contribute to quality assurance processes, and participate in internal/external audits. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of NVQ/BTEC Level 3 or above in a similar discipline, strong IT skills, and experience in customer-focused environments.

Senior Mechanical / Dimensional Calibration Engineer:

Lead specialised calibration projects for measuring instrumentation including Micrometres, Callipers, Height Gauges, Torque Wrenches, and Gauge Blocks. You'll develop procedures, oversee calibration certification, and mentor team members. Requirements include technical qualification (Degree/HND/HNC/NVQ/BTEC), UKAS signatory status, and extensive calibration knowledge.

Electrical / Pressure / Temperature Calibration Engineer:

Conduct specialist calibration and repair operations on electrical measuring/test equipment such as Calibrators, Oscilloscopes, Power Supplies, DMMs, PAT testers, and pressure instruments. You'll maintain certification systems and participate in inter-laboratory measurement audits. Technical qualification required in Electrical/Electronic field (Degree/HND/HNC/NVQ/BTEC Level 3+).

If you would like to apply for this role, please upload your most recent and up to date CV by clicking 'apply now' or call 01744 452095.

Due to the demand for this type of role, we may not be able to speak to all candidates so please accept our apologies if this is the case.

You will be contacted within two working days if your application has proceeded to the next stage.

Exciting Calibration Engineer Technician Opportunities – South Manchester Location- GPW Ref E114132