Field Calibration Engineer Trainee - Hands-On Travel

Scientific Safety Alliance; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Scientific Safety Alliance is seeking a Field Service Engineer (Calibration / Metrology) to join our Bridport, UK team. This hands-on, field-based role focuses on calibration and metrology work at customer sites, with on-site duties and travel to client locations.

You will learn from experienced engineers and progressively work toward independence. The role emphasizes hands-on technical work, problem solving in the field, and accurate documentation, with a ramp-up plan spanning shadowing to

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on technical aptitude (mechanical, electrical, or similar).
• Willingness to travel and work in the field regularly.
• Ability to learn and apply technical concepts over time.
• Strong work ethic and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Perform calibration, testing, and servicing of equipment at customer sites.
• Travel to client locations and support on-site service work.
• Assist experienced engineers during onboarding.
• Learn and apply technical procedures, standards, and best practices.
• Complete service documentation and reports accurately and thoroughly.
• Communicate professionally with customers and technical teams.
• Ensure all work meets quality and compliance standards.
• Contribute to a strong team environment while developing technical expertise.

Skills

Hands-on aptitude

Travel willingness

Technical documentation

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Job description

Scientific Safety Alliance is seeking a Field Service Engineer (Calibration / Metrology) to join our Bridport, UK team. This hands-on, field-based role focuses on calibration and metrology work at customer sites, with on-site duties and travel to client locations.

You will learn from experienced engineers and progressively work toward independence. The role emphasizes hands-on technical work, problem solving in the field, and accurate documentation, with a ramp-up plan spanning shadowing to