Calibration Technician

Ellab; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Ellab in Newcastle area seeks an experienced Calibration Technician with a pharmaceutical background to join the team. The role focuses on calibrations aligned to site schedules and GMP/FDA compliance, with safe and timely execution.

You will troubleshoot instrumentation, maintain documentation, and collaborate with operations to prioritise workload, supporting continuous improvement across the site. The position is based in the Newcastle area with potential regional coverage.

Qualifications

• Experience in P&ID (Piping and Instrumentation Diagram).
• Good knowledge of Calibration Systems and Automation/Controls.
• Literacy in computer OS and applications such as Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Execute calibrations per site schedule and procedures.
• Handle scheduled and unscheduled work orders per site procedures.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation and address issues as directed by supervisors.
• Perform risk assessment of calibration steps and keep them valid.
• Enter calibration certs into the site system as directed by the Site Instrumentation Manager.
• Maintain all documentation in GMP and FDA compliant manner.
• Collaborate with operation teams to facilitate calibration activities.
• Carry out calibrations in a safe and timely manner.
• Carry out corrective/reactive maintenance on instrumentation as required.
• Support continuous improvement and quality/customer service.
• Report work in line with site reporting tools.
• Attend required site trainings and update PM schedules as needed.
• Update site system databases as required.
• Prioritise workload to ensure timely completion of tasks.

Skills

P&ID

Calibration systems

Automation/controls

Windows/Office

Communication

Job description

An exciting opportunity for experienced Calibration Technicians who have a background in the Pharmaceutical industry to come join our team as we have a new role which will initially be based in Newcastle area.

Responsibilities

The following are typically the key tasks that would be expected of the role:

• Execution of calibrations as per site schedule and site procedures.
• Execution of scheduled and unscheduled work orders, where appropriate, as per site schedule and site procedures.
• Troubleshoot problems with instrumentation as necessary and as directed by site supervisors.
• Carry out Risk Assessment of instrumentation calibration steps and ensure these are always kept valid.
• Enter calibration certs onto the site Computerized Calibration Management System if applicable, as directed by the Site Instrumentation Manager.
• Maintain all documentation in an organised and controlled manner in compliance with GMP and FDA
• Work with operation teams as required facilitating calibration activities
• Carry out calibrations in a safe and timely manner
• Carry out corrective/reactive maintenance on Instrumentation as requested
• Support continuous improvement and promote quality and customer service
• Report work carried out in compliance with site-based reporting tools
• To be available and to undertake any site required training
• Update “PM” schedule as required
• Update site system database as required
• Manage and prioritize workload to ensure that assigned activities are completed effectively and on time

Qualifications

Experience in P&ID - Piping and Instrumentation Diagram

A good knowledge of Calibration Systems and Automation/Controls system.

Literacy in Computer Operating Systems and applications such as Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint etc.

They will also possess excellent Communication / Documentation and Interpersonal skills additionally, crucial qualifications include strong organisational and time management skills, the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, and a customer-centric mindset.