International Test & Calibration Project Lead (6–9 Mo Contract)

Orion Electrotech Ltd; Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Electrotech Ltd is seeking an experienced Test & Calibration Senior Contractor to support the transfer of specialist testing operations between European and UK facilities. The role involves travel to the Netherlands and collaboration with local teams to document procedures and establish calibration processes.

You will work predominantly between the UK and Netherlands, ensuring compliant testing, training, and knowledge transfer, with emphasis on quality and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC/HND, apprenticeship or equivalent experience in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
• Fluent Dutch and English speaking / writing skills.
• Extensive experience in testing and calibration of electronic, instrumentation, laboratory, or precision equipment.
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills to component level.
• Experience performing calibrations and producing calibration certificates.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the transfer of testing and calibration processes between sites.
• Work alongside local engineering teams to capture knowledge, document procedures, and identify best practices.
• Validate and test instruments in accordance with established protocols.
• Diagnose equipment and system faults and support corrective actions.
• Review, update, and create test procedures, work instructions, and checklists.
• Develop training plans and support the upskilling of technicians, engineers, and team leaders.
• Assess testing and calibration equipment requirements and support procurement activities.
• Create calibration certificates and ensure compliance with applicable standards.
• Manage laboratory setup activities, including environmental controls and equipment qualification.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee transfer plans, ensuring project milestones and deliverables are achieved.

Skills

Dutch language

English language

Testing & calibration

Fault finding

Calibration certificates

Project management

Documentation

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Electrical or Electronic Engineering

Job description

Orion Electrotech Ltd is seeking an experienced Test & Calibration Senior Contractor to support the transfer of specialist testing operations between European and UK facilities. The role involves travel to the Netherlands and collaboration with local teams to document procedures and establish calibration processes.

You will work predominantly between the UK and Netherlands, ensuring compliant testing, training, and knowledge transfer, with emphasis on quality and continuous improvement