Calibration Technician

Dräger; Blyth; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discounted critical illness cover

Healthcare cash plan

Cycle to Work

Gym membership discounts

Job summary

Dräger in Blyth is seeking a Calibration Technician to support the FGDS Workshop with calibration, stock control and manufacturing tasks. You will work within a team focused on traceability, quality, and lean principles to maintain efficient workshop operations.

The role requires familiarity with SAP and MS Office, manual handling, and a proactive, detail-oriented approach to ensure accurate stock and project documentation. A counterbalance forklift license is desirable.

Qualifications

• NVQ3, ONC/HNC or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with other departments regarding stock and delivery status of orders.
• Control stock movements in and out of the workshop using SAP/Qtrak and project programmes ensuring stock is allocated correctly.
• Prepare project drawings and label packs for technicians.

Skills

6S principles

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Proactive

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ3/ONC/HNC or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Teams)

SharePoint

Job description

Who We Are

Every life is unique and so are you!

At Dräger we protect, support and rescue lives day in and day out. We are interested in you if you have the desire to work for an organisation that does something more, something that is truly worth working for.

As an international leader in medical and safety technology, we develop pioneering devices, software, services and solutions that people around the world trust. Wherever Dräger products are used, it's about the most important thing: it's about life.

About The Role

The primary focus of the Calibration Technician is to support the FGDS Department with the smooth running of the workshop in calibration, general manufacturing and stock control duties.

The tasks and responsibilities below are typical of the duties the postholder will be expected to perform. It is not necessarily exhaustive and other duties of a similar nature and level may be required from time to time.

• Communicating effectively with other departments regards enquiries relating stock and delivery status of orders.
• Controlling stock movements in and out of the workshop using PC with SAP/Qtrak and project work programmes whilst ensure all stock is allocated correctly.
• Preparing project drawing and label packs for technicians using PC and printers.
• Carrying out duties and audits in line with 6S principles, Kaizen, etc. in-line with lean six sigma processes.
• Completing standard order assembly tasks and sub assembles using hand tools
• Serialisation of projects and works orders on SAP to comply with traceability requirements.
• Raising purchase requisitions on SAP
• Completing calibrations on Draeger portable gas detection, alcohol and drug testing devices, and fixed gas detection sensors.
• Preparing finished goods for shipping – working as a team to assemble wooden shipping crates using hand tools and ensuring all items are returned to warehouse correctly.

Shared Responsibilities

All employees have a responsibility:

• to comply with the Integrated Management System (IMS) and minimise any impact on the environment whilst carrying out their duties.
• to ensure and promote safe working conditions for all employees, visitors and contractors by implementing, monitoring and complying with occupational health & safety provisions
• to embed our WeLEAD competencies – I build trust, I create value for the customer, I enable others, I provide direction, I embrace diversity, I deliver results

Reporting Relationships

Manager - FGDS Workshop Supervisor

Size of team/environment - Working in a team of 6 technicians, you are supported by several functions including project engineering, project management, project documentation, customer management and our resource planning team. Our workshop is on ground level, is well lit, with air conditioning and a fundamental focus on safety and product quality.

Education/Qualifications

Role Requirements

• NVQ3, ONC/HNC or similar experience.

Related Experience

• Computer experience is essential ideally with experience on SAP, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Teams, etc.), and SharePoint.
• Manual handling experience using pallet truck.

Skills, Special Competencies

• Knowledge of 6S principles is desirable.
• Candidates should also be good team players with effective problem-solving skills and be enthusiastic.
• Proactive approach.
• Accurate with an eye for detail.
• A current counterbalance forklift truck license (Desirable)

Drägers Benefits

• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, with option to purchase up to 3 additional days
• Discounted critical illness cover, dental cover and partner life assurance
• Healthcare cash plan
• Discounted shopping & leisure vouchers
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Cycle to Work
• Gym membership discounts – up to 25%
• Charity Giving scheme

Drägers dedication

At Dräger we have a clear vision, to be an organisation with a working environment that includes a diverse mix of talented people who want to come, stay and grow.

We ensure candidates with the required qualifications and experience will be considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

All are welcome to apply!

As an international leader in medical and safety technology, we develop pioneering devices, software, services and solutions that people around the world trust. Wherever Dräger products are used, it's about the most important thing: it's about life.