Field Calibration Technician

Work Lyf Group Ltd; Old Warren; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded company vehicle

Fuel card

31 days holiday entitlement

Company pension scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Free gym membership

Free onsite parking with EV charging

Job summary

Work Lyf Group Ltd are recruiting a Field Calibration Technician to service and calibrate process instrumentation across customer sites and workshops. The role blends field and workshop work, demanding strong technical and customer-facing skills with travel across the UK and Europe.

Salary £32,000-£42,000 DOE, plus a company vehicle and extensive benefits. Field-based with travel, full UK driving license required, and opportunities for career progression within a market-leading engineering

Qualifications

• Instrumentation calibration experience in process industries (e.g., chemical, life sciences, power, oil & gas).
• Full UK Driving Licence is required.
• Strong communication, organisation and time-management skills.
• Customer-focused with ability to build relationships and work travel.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate, service and repair process instrumentation on customer sites and in workshop.
• Carry out field-based and workshop calibrations.
• Travel to customer sites across the UK.
• Produce detailed service reports and calibration certificates.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Diagnose faults and ensure equipment meets specifications.
• Provide high-level technical support and customer service.
• Ensure documentation is completed accurately and on time.
• Support continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Instrumentation calibration

Communication

Organisational skills

Customer-focused

Travel readiness

Independent worker

Education

ONC/HNC in Electronics, Instrumentation or Control Engineering

CCNSG Safety Passport

CompEx 01-04 or 01-06

Tools

Profibus knowledge

UKAS calibration knowledge

Electrical and control systems knowledge

Job description

Field Calibration Technician

Location: Field Based (UK-Wide Travel)

Preferred Location: Within 1 Hour of Bramley, RG26

Salary: £32,000 - £42,000 DOE + Company Vehicle + Excellent Benefits

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Work Lyf Group are currently recruiting for an experienced Field Calibration Technician to join a growing and market-leading engineering business specialised in process instrumentation, calibration and technical support services.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with instrumentation calibration experience to join a successful organisation supporting high-profile customers across a wide range of industries including chemical, life sciences, power generation, food & beverage, water, wastewater, steel, paper, oil & gas and petrochemical sectors.

This is a field-based role covering sites across the UK, with occasional travel throughout Great Britain and Europe. Candidates located within a reasonable commute of Bramley, RG26 would be advantageous due to the client base.

The Role

You will be responsible for the calibration, servicing and repair of process instrumentation both on customer sites and within the workshop. The position offers an excellent mix of field and office-based work, with approximately 50% spent on customer sites and 50% in the workshop and office environment.

This is a customer-facing role requiring strong technical skills, excellent communication and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

What's on Offer?

• Salary package of £32,000 - £42,000 depending on experience
• Fully funded company vehicle
• Company technology package
• Fuel card
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner allowances when working away
• Paid overnight allowance
• 31 days holiday entitlement
• Christmas shutdown
• Company pension scheme
• Healthcare cash plan
• Free gym membership
• Company-funded workwear
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Free onsite parking with EV charging facilities
• Excellent long-term career prospects

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct calibration, servicing and repair of process instrumentation
• Carry out both field-based and workshop calibrations
• Travel to customer sites throughout the UK
• Produce detailed service reports and calibration certificates
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships
• Diagnose faults and ensure equipment performs to specification
• Deliver a high standard of technical support and customer service
• Ensure all documentation is completed accurately and on time
• Support continuous improvement activities within the business

About You

We are looking for a motivated and technically competent individual who enjoys working both independently and as part of a team.

Essential Requirements

• Instrumentation calibration experience within one or more of the following sectors:
  • Chemical
  • Life Sciences
  • Power Generation
  • Food & Beverage
  • Steel
  • Water & Wastewater
  • Paper
  • Oil & Gas
  • Petrochemical
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Customer-focused with the ability to build strong relationships
• Flexible approach to work and travel
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently

Desirable Skills & Qualifications

• Previous field service or customer-facing experience
• CCNSG Safety Passport
• CompEx 01-04 or 01-06
• Experience within process or petrochemical environments
• Electrical and control systems knowledge
• Profibus knowledge
• UKAS calibration knowledge
• ONC/HNC in Electronics, Instrumentation or Control Engineering

Personal Attributes

• Professional and reliable
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Confident communicating with customers at all levels
• Highly organised with strong punctuality and timekeeping
• Team player with a flexible approach