Calibration Technician

bakerhughes; Montrose; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Hughes in the United Kingdom seeks a Calibration Engineer/Technician to ensure accurate calibration services for subsurface equipment. The role involves maintaining calibration records, developing methods, and collaborating with suppliers and internal teams.

A strong engineering qualification with ISO 17025 experience is preferred. The position requires working in the office five days a week, with opportunities to contribute to equipment development and lab capabilities.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Engineering or related STEM discipline.
• Experience with pressure gauges and pressure transducers is desirable.
• Knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 and laboratory compliance is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform calibrations and measurements with high accuracy and traceability.
• Maintain calibration records and uphold database integrity.
• Develop and improve calibration methods and schedules for equipment.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams on calibration activities.
• Prepare uncertainty budgets and review calibration documentation.
• Provide guidance and training on calibration processes.

Skills

Calibration expertise

ISO/IEC 17025 knowledge

Microsoft Office & database management

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent in Engineering

Tools

Databases

Measurement software

Job description

Calibration Engineer / Technician

Are you passionate about building a strong foundation as a Technician

Do you enjoy learning from experienced engineers while contributing to real‑world oilfield engineering solutions?

Join our team

Baker Hughes is a global energy‑technology company operating in over 120 countries. We deliver innovative solutions that make energy safer, cleaner, and more efficient. Our engineering teams play a vital role in designing and delivering oilfield subsurface components, systems, and control equipment that enable reliable energy production worldwide.

Partner the best

We are seeking a skilled Calibration Engineer to support the delivery of accurate, reliable and compliant calibration services across our product and equipment requirements. This is a critical role responsible for ensuring the availability, accuracy and traceability of all measuring equipment, helping to maintain the integrity of testing operations and our compliance with high quality standards.

Working closely with internal stakeholders, external suppliers, and laboratory teams, you will play a key role in calibration management, quality improvement activities, new product introduction, equipment development projects and the resolution of technical and non-conformance issues.

As a Calibration Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Performing calibrations and measurements to high levels of accuracy and traceability.
• Verifying internal and external calibration results and authorise calibration status where appropriate.
• Maintaining accurate calibration records and oversee the integrity of the calibration database.
• Developing and improving calibration methods, processes, and schedules for new and existing equipment.
• Investigating and resolving calibration related non-conformances and audit findings.
• Supporting the introduction of new equipment, projects, and laboratory capabilities.
• Advising on calibration requirements relating to equipment purchase, repair and construction.
• Preparing and reviewing equipment data sheets, calibration methodologies and uncertainty budgets.
• Delivering guidance and training on equipment use, safe working practices and calibration processes.
• Managing external calibration and repair suppliers, ensuring quality and compliance requirements are met.
• Ensuring laboratory procedures and work instructions remain accurate and up to date.

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Engineering or a related STEM discipline. Good experience with Pressure Gauges, Pressure Transducers & in Meteorology.
• Working knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 and its practical application within laboratory environments.
• Experience maintaining calibration systems, records and compliance processes.
• Broad technical knowledge gained within an industrial, testing or laboratory environment.
• Experience preparing uncertainty budgets and measurement uncertainty calculations.
• Knowledge of equipment procurement, specification and calibration requirements.
• Experience supporting equipment development, design or continuous improvement initiatives
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications and database management.

Working flexible

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too.

This role demands a candidate who is comfortable to work from office 5 days a week

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged, and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work.

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well‑being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Working for you

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today.

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Technician Maintenance III