Calibration Technician

ZipRecruiter; Slough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A major player in Aviation MRO is seeking a Calibration Technician to join their team in Slough. The role involves performing RF and electronic equipment calibration, ensuring high quality standards, and repairing equipment to the component level. Candidates should have proven calibration experience, strong knowledge of calibration practices, and relevant technical qualifications. This position offers competitive benefits including medical insurance and 25 days of holiday.

Benefits

Medical expenses insurance

25 Days + Bank Holidays

On-site parking

Death in Service Benefit

Group Personal Pension Plan

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Calibration Technician.
• Background in inspection and calibration within manufacturing or aerospace sectors.
• Strong knowledge of calibration practices and theories.

Responsibilities

• Perform calibration of RF and electronic equipment.
• Ensure accurate completion of calibration certificates.
• Diagnose and repair equipment that fails calibration.

Skills

Calibration practices

Troubleshooting electronic circuits

Attention to detail

Education

Degree, HND, or HNC

Recognised trade qualification

Job description

Job Description

Our client, a major player in the world of Aviation MRO are hiring a Calibration Technician to work full time in Slough.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform calibration of RF and electronic equipment, battery chargers/analysers, and air data test sets using approved procedures and best metrology practices.
• Ensure accurate completion of calibration certificates and records.
• Participate in UKAS and accreditation audits to uphold quality standards.
• Create measurement uncertainty budgets for customer calibrations.
• Diagnose and repair equipment that fails calibration, ensuring it meets required standards before re-calibration.
• Perform Repair to the component level, ensuring all equipment is functioning correctly.

What Calibration Technicians Will Bring To The Team

• Proven experience as a Calibration Technician.
• Background in inspection and calibration within manufacturing or aerospace sectors.
• Technical qualification (Degree, HND, or HNC ).
• Strong knowledge of calibration practices and theories.
• Understanding of BS EN ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standards.
• Experience in repair to the component level.
• Ability to diagnose and repair equipment that fails calibration.
• Good understanding of circuit diagrams and the ability to troubleshoot electronic circuits.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of quality.
• Recognised trade qualification or relevant military education.

Benefits

• Equipsme - medical expenses insurance scheme providing cover for you.
• Holidays – 25 Days + Bank Holidays.
• On-site parking.
• Death in Service Benefit – Payable at four times your annual salary.
• Group Personal Pension Plan.