Calibration Technician

Primaire Consulting Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in calibration services is seeking a technician to deliver high-quality calibration for process control equipment across the UK and internationally. The role involves fault-finding, adjustment, and adherence to health and safety standards, with on-the-job training provided for professional development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience calibrating process control equipment (electrical, temperature, pressure).
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Calibration of process control equipment (electrical, temperature, pressure, humidity).
• Fault-finding, adjustment, and tuning of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems.

Skills

Calibration of process control equipment

Customer service orientation

Communication skills

Fault-finding skills

Job description

About This Role

This role involves delivering high-quality calibration services for process control equipment, both in the UK and occasionally internationally. Supported by a UKAS-accredited laboratory, your work will focus on the calibration of temperature, pressure, DC electrical ranges, and humidity. You ll also perform fault-finding, adjustment, and re-tuning of control systems as required.

You will be expected to uphold strong health and safety standards, including the preparation of risk assessments when necessary, and ensure proper care of any tools or equipment used in your work. On-the-job training will be provided to support your continued professional development.

Main Responsibilities Include:

• Calibration of process control equipment (electrical, temperature, pressure, humidity).
• Field-based work across the UK and occasionally abroad.
• Fault-finding, adjustment, and tuning of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems.
• Adherence to Health & Safety regulations, including producing risk assessments.
• Ensuring tools and equipment are maintained securely and in good condition.

What We're Looking For

Essential Criteria:

• Proven experience calibrating process control equipment (electrical, temperature, pressure).
• Strong customer service orientation with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience working in a UKAS laboratory environment.
• Good fault-finding skills across mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems (including PLCs).
• Previous experience calibrating relative humidity.
• Experience working in pharmaceutical or GMP-regulated environments.

Personal Attributes:

• Team leadership capabilities.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A methodical and detail-oriented approach.
• Passion for learning and applying new technologies.
• Team player with a proactive and motivated mindset.
• Comfortable working in high-pressure and fast-paced environments.
• Highly organised and reliable.