Calibration Technician

JR United Kingdom; Newport; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in calibration services is seeking a skilled technician to deliver high-quality calibration for process control equipment. The role involves fieldwork in the UK and beyond, focusing on fault-finding and adjustments within a UKAS-accredited framework. Successful candidates will demonstrate effective communication, customer service skills, and a solid grounding in health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience calibrating electrical, temperature, pressure, and humidity equipment.
• Experience in UKAS laboratory environments and pharmaceuticals.
• Good fault-finding skills across mechanical and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality calibration services.
• Field-based work across the UK and occasionally abroad.
• Adhere to Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Calibration

Fault-finding

Customer Service

Problem-solving

Communication

Job description

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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

• 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.
• 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.