Calibration Technician

We Help Recruit; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established global company in Salmesbury is seeking a Mechanical Calibration Technician for a permanent role. This position offers competitive pay, superb benefits, and opportunities for training and career advancement. Candidates should have experience with pneumatic tools and a relevant engineering qualification. A full UK driving licence is essential for fieldwork.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company vehicle after training

In-house and external training

Qualifications

• Experience calibrating torque and air tools to standards.
• Keen to learn and pursue self-development in mechanical calibration.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate and test pneumatic/air tools to quality standards.
• Document and input calibration data into software systems.
• Identify customer solutions and articulate recommendations.

Skills

Experience of using and testing pneumatic tools

Basic understanding of the calibration process

Good interpersonal communication skills

PC literate in MS Word and Excel

Full UK driving licence

Education

5 GCSE qualifications at grades A-C, or equivalent

Relevant mechanical/metrology engineering qualification (HNC, NVQ/BTEC)

Tools

Calibration software (Indysoft, MetCAL, etc.)

Torque screwdriver and wrench

Job description

Overview

Mechanical Calibration Technician (Airtools) is required for a permanent role for an established global company in the Salmesbury, BB2 area. Competitive salary (DoE) + superb benefits (see below). The Calibration Technician will be working 40 hours (M-F Days) + occasional O/T. Applicants must hold a full UK driving licence as they will be required to work in the field and occasionally stay away from home.

This is a fantastic opportunity with long-term security, excellent career prospects and training provided for a candidate wishing to develop a career in mechanical calibration. The client will also consider Ex-Forces, and candidates who have may have part completed or recently completed a quality, calibration, electrical or mechanical apprenticeship. This position may also suit a candidate with an interest in mechanics or calibration and with some experience of air tools, torque and or dimensional measuring equipment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (DoE) + 26 days hols + B/hols
• 40 hours per week, 8am 4:30pm + occasional O/T, particularly when working away from home.
• Company vehicle (after training period), laptop & mobile.
• In-house and external training provided.
• Excellent company pension & life assurance schemes.
• Salary sacrificed heath care scheme and Company sick pay after qualifying period.
• Perkbox

Responsibilities

• Calibrate and test pneumatic / air tools to traceable standards in lab and at Customers sites within given timeframes.
• Identify solutions to customer problems and communicate them effectively, such solutions to include but not be limited to advice on calibration cycles, test points and equipment usage.
• Ensure that customer reports are completed professionally and clearly articulate the outcome and recommendations of any visit.
• Documenting and inputting data / results onto computer software and producing calibration certs.
• Ensure that all stock, equipment & tools are kept clean safe, secure and maintained to high level.
• To undertake and attend training courses necessary to develop and maintain competence to undertake the role.
• To observe and comply with all Company policies including but not limited to H&S, Car Policy, Expenses, Ethics Policy, IT User policy and all policies and appendices within the Contract of Employment.
• Flexibility to work approved O/T and work away from home with overnight stays if required.

Experience / Skills

• Experience of using and testing pneumatic and torque tools - Avdel / Cherrymax Bottle, Huck Puller / Swager, nut runner, pin gun, pulse / rivet gun, torque screwdriver, torque wrench etc.
• Basic understanding of the calibration process and laboratory quality systems.
• 5 GCSE qualifications at grades A-C, or equivalent
• PC literate in MS Word and Excel.
• Hardworking, keen to learn, pursue self-development and provide a quality service to customers.
• Good interpersonal communication skills (verbal & written).
• Able to work as part of a team or alone with the minimum of supervision.
• Full UK driving licence (essential, preferably clean)

Ideal candidate

• Recent experience of calibrating torque and or air tools to in-house, or traceable standards.
• Relevant mechanical / metrology engineering qualification i.e. HNC, NVQ / BTEC / C&G L3 etc.
• Time served or completed a relevant mechanical engineering apprenticeship.
• Mechanical maintenance / mechanical fitting experience.
• Experience of calibrating mechanical, physical or dimensional equipment.
• Knowledge of importing / exporting from Excel databases and report generation from databases and calibration software such as Indysoft (desirable) or MetCAL, InGAGE, ProCal, SureCal etc.
• Previous experience of working in the calibration, aerospace, automotive or manufacturing sectors

To be suitable for this Calibration Technician role you must have the following experience / skills / characteristics: the information above.

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