Quality Calibration Administrator

Experis; Coventry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Calibration Administrator to support the Quality Department. This role involves managing calibration databases, processing certificates, and ensuring compliance with aerospace quality standards. Ideal candidates will have an engineering background, familiarity with standards like AS9100, and strong organisational skills. The position offers a contract with a pay rate of £20.36 per hour, focusing on maintaining calibration equipment and supporting audit activities.

Qualifications

• Candidate will ideally have an engineering background, either within the production or Quality environment.
• Worked in a similar Aerospace industry and / or role.
• Good product and process knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage Calibration database (net-inspect).
• Process calibration certificates and ensure calibrated equipment is identified.
• Schedule and coordinate outsourced calibrations.
• Support Audits (AS9100, ISO 17025, NADCAP).
• Provide administrative support to the calibration / Quality team.

Skills

Practical knowledge of calibration concepts

Familiarity with aerospace quality standards

Strong organisational skills

Clear written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently

Experience with tools like Net Inspect

Problem-solving techniques

Attention to detail

Education

HNC / HND or equivalent experience

Tools

Net Inspect or comparable Calibration control system

Job description

Location: Coventry

Job Type: Contract

Industry: Engineering

Job reference: BBBH428628_1764670948

Posted: about 1 hour ago

Term: 6 months

Location: Ansty Park, Coventry

Pay: £20.36 per hour PAYE Full Time hours

Position Summary

Our client have an exciting opportunity for a calibration administrator to support the Quality Department by maintaining and administering the company's calibration and test equipment program to ensure traceability, compliance with aerospace quality standards (AS9100, ISO 17025 where applicable) and ensuring the timely availability of calibrated equipment.

You will drive performance of KPIs directly linked to the Annual Improvement Plans and business priorities, ensuring that calibration KPIs are up-to-date and be able to articulate emerging trends and themes which will be used for wider efficiency programmes.

Role Responsibilities

• Manage Calibration database (net-inspect)
• Process calibration certificates and ensuring calibrated equipment is identified / tagged and tracked
• Schedule and coordinate outsourced calibrations, including contractor scheduling / management for fixed assets
• Support Audits (AS9100, ISO 17025, NADCAP)
• Provide administrative support to the calibration / Quality team (Purchase orders, verify calibration intervals and tolerance / accuracy requirements etc.)
• Perform containment and read-across actions
• Maintain Clinic Metrics

Travel and / or Driving Requirements

Travel and Driving are not essential duties or functions of this job

Minimum Qualifications

• HNC / HND or equivalent experience
• Candidate will ideally have an engineering background, either within the production or Quality environment
• Good product and process knowledge
• Worked in a similar Aerospace industry and / or role

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities List

• Practical knowledge of calibration concepts, traceability, uncertainty, and measurement best practices
• Familiarity with aerospace quality standards (AS9100) and working knowledge of ISO 17025 requirements for calibration labs
• Experience with tools / software such as Net Inspect, or comparable Calibration control system.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and meticulous record-keeping
• Clear written and verbal communication skills; ability to interface with suppliers and internal customers.
• Intermediate knowledge and practical understanding of Engineering and Quality principles
• Experienced in processing non-conformances and knowledge of problem solving techniques
• A relationship builder with outstanding communication skills and the ability to listen
• Ability to work independently and prioritise duties with minimal supervision, in order to meet deadlines
• Strong team player with a proven ability to work cross-functionally
• Ability to have a positive mind set and to proactively work with the team to achieving team and corporate goals

Office / Sedentary Requirements

Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.