Senior Calibration Technician – Mentoring, Metrology & Compliance

Trescal; Dalgety Bay; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Trescal, a global leader in calibration services, is seeking a Senior Calibration Technician to join our team in the United Kingdom. You will perform advanced calibration and measurements, maintain traceable records, and ensure compliance with UKAS and ISO/IEC 17025 standards.

You will calibrate equipment across multiple disciplines, develop procedures, mentor colleagues, and participate in audits while upholding Trescal’s sustainability and continuous improvement goals.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in a calibration laboratory or similar technical environment.
• HND/HNC, NVQ/BTEC Level 3 or above in engineering or related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of calibration practices, metrology, and theories.
• Good understanding of ISO/IEC 17025 and UKAS calibration procedures.
• Proficiency with Windows and calibration management software e.g. Indysoft.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate a wide range of measuring equipment across multiple disciplines, including dimensional, mechanical, electrical, temperature, pressure, and mass.
• Develop, review, and audit both automated and manual calibration procedures to ensure compliance with standards.
• Provide technical support and mentoring to colleagues, assisting with orientation and development.
• Participate in internal and external audits, supporting continuous improvement and quality initiatives.
• Analyse complex technical issues and deliver practical solutions using experience and expertise.
• Ensure calibration activities align with Health and Safety, policies, and ISO/IEC 17025 standards.
• Maintain calibration instrumentation, equipment, and facilities to required standards; identify improvement opportunities.
• Occasionally undertake other duties within capabilities with appropriate training.

Skills

Calibration expertise

Metrology

ISO/IEC 17025

UKAS procedures

Customer-focused

Education

HND/HNC or NVQ/BTEC Level 3 in Engineering

Tools

Indysoft

Job description

Trescal, a global leader in calibration services, is seeking a Senior Calibration Technician to join our team in the United Kingdom. You will perform advanced calibration and measurements, maintain traceable records, and ensure compliance with UKAS and ISO/IEC 17025 standards.

You will calibrate equipment across multiple disciplines, develop procedures, mentor colleagues, and participate in audits while upholding Trescal’s sustainability and continuous improvement goals.