Calibration Technician

Syntech Recruitment Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established UKAS accredited business in Bristol seeks a Calibration Technician. This role involves maintaining calibration procedures, working within compliance schedules, and ensuring high-quality data management. Ideal for candidates with strong organizational and analytical skills, this position offers training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a laboratory setting desired, preferably in an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited lab.
• Knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 advantageous but not required, full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Maintain calibration scope and support laboratory accreditation.
• Participate in inter-laboratory and intra-laboratory schedules.
• Assist with drift checking and cross comparison tasks.

Skills

Organizational skills

Documentation skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

GCSE or equivalent

Job description

Syntech is recruiting for a talented and experienced Calibration Technician to join a well-established UKAS accredited business based in the Bristol area. The successful applicant will be involved in the calibration of various instrument types.

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Calibration Scope Maintenance: Be conversant with the technical procedures and data recording of calibration events and, with guidance from the technical manager, help maintain the laboratory’s scope of accreditation.
2. Validation & Verification Maintenance: Participate in the company’s inter-laboratory schedule as guided by the technical manager, ensuring the entire UKAS schedule is covered during a four-year period.
3. Participate in the intra-laboratory schedule as guided by the technical manager.
4. Participate in the cross comparison schedule as guided by the technical manager.
5. Participate in the drift checking schedule as guided by the technical manager.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Education: GCSE or equivalent
• Experience: Ideally previous experience in a laboratory setting, preferably within an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory, though this is not essential.
• Skills:
  • Knowledge and basic understanding of ISO/IEC 17025 requirements is advantageous but not mandatory, as full training will be provided.
  • Excellent organizational and documentation skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to assist in training other staff members.

Application Process:

We aim to respond to all applicants within 5 working days. If you do not receive a response within this period, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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