Electrical Calibration Operator

TN United Kingdom; Bolton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Electrical Calibration Operator, where you will play a vital role in ensuring the precision and reliability of test equipment. This position offers the opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art facility in Bolton, contributing to significant defense engineering projects. You will be part of a collaborative team, responsible for performing calibrations, maintaining equipment, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. With a commitment to training and development, this role provides a pathway for growth in the dynamic field of calibration and maintenance. Be part of a legacy that supports the UK's defense capabilities for years to come.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Showers and bike racks

Qualifications

• Experience in developing calibration & maintenance records.
• Knowledge of electrical test equipment and calibration processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and routine calibration of test and measurement equipment.
• Generate comprehensive calibration/maintenance records for traceability.

Skills

Calibration of COTS/Special to Type Test Equipment

Electrical test equipment calibration

Environmental Stress Screening Facilities

SAP understanding

Education

Vocational G or H Units with Further Education

City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3

Vocational NVQ3 with Further Education

BTEC ONC/HNC in Electronics

Tools

Power Supplies

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Function Generators

Job description

Guidant Global is collaborating with our client, a trusted partner of the UK's Ministry of Defence, to find a proficient Electrical Calibration Operator. The role involves carrying out regular calibration of Special to Type Test Equipment (STTE) and Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) equipment.

What we're looking for:

1. Develop clear and comprehensive calibration & maintenance records.
2. Experience in calibrating COTS/Special to Type Test Equipment.
3. Experience working on Environmental Stress Screening Facilities (ESS) is desirable.
4. Knowledge in calibrating electrical test equipment such as Power Supplies, Multimeters, Oscilloscopes, Function Generators, etc.
5. Understanding In-service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment.
6. Capable of following the manufacturer's instructions, and an excellent understanding of SAP would be desirable.
7. Qualifications: Vocational G or H Units with Further Education, City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3; or Vocational TR23 Units with Further Education, ONC or City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3; or Vocational NVQ3 with Further Education, BTEC ONC/HNC in Electronics.

What you'll get to do as an Electrical Calibration and Maintenance Operator:

The candidate will be part of a multi-disciplinary team supporting the Operations team. They will perform initial calibration, routine calibration, and maintenance of test and measurement equipment, ensuring compliance with current procedures. The candidate will follow departmental processes to carry out calibration and repair tasks and generate comprehensive calibration/maintenance records for traceability.

Note:

Our client in the UK requires all employees to achieve the appropriate security clearance relevant to the role.

More about the role:

Our client's relationship with the UK military spans over 70 years. They have contributed to numerous defense engineering landmarks, providing vital capabilities across land, sea, and air.

This role is based in Bolton, at a state-of-the-art facility offering amenities like showers and bike racks. The Bolton site is a leading manufacturing hub in the North West for the next 25 years and beyond. Training and development opportunities are available for all employees.