Trainee Calibration Engineer

Anne Corder Recruitment; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Trainee Calibration Engineer for a dynamic role in Poole, offering comprehensive training and potential for career progression. Ideal candidates will possess a background in precision engineering or quality inspection, with a strong desire to learn and develop skills in calibration and measurement science.

Qualifications

• Experience with micrometers, vernier calipers, or CMMs.
• Understanding of engineering drawings and geometric tolerances (GD&T) is desirable.
• Eagerness to learn and develop within metrology.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the calibration of dimensional measurement instruments.
• Support preparation of calibration certificates and test reports.
• Maintain and organise calibration equipment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Methodical approach

Communication skills

Education

Background in quality inspection or precision engineering

Tools

Measurement tools

Job description

Trainee Calibration Engineer Poole GBP28,000 - GBP35,000 PA

Do you have experience working in precision engineering whether this be from a machining, inspection or quality background? If so this Trainee Calibration Engineer position could be absolutely perfect for you!

Working with a business on the outskirts of Poole this job would provide full training and career progression for the right person. As part of an inhouse metrology lab team you will be learning off a team of experienced calibration engineers and tech leads who will upskill and shape your skills in the world of precision measuring equipment.

Trainee Calibration Engineer s Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the calibration of dimensional measurement instruments to national/international standards under the guidance of senior engineers
• Support the preparation of calibration certificates and test reports, ensuring accuracy, traceability, and compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 standards.
• Work closely with quality and inspection teams to understand measurement techniques and interpret technical drawings and tolerances
• Maintain and organise calibration equipment, ensuring correct handling, traceability, and upkeep of calibration logs
• Participate in on-the-job and formal training programs, gradually developing the skills to carry out independent calibration activities

Skills & Experience Required as a Trainee Calibration Engineer:

• Background in quality inspection or precision engineering, ideally with experience using measurement tools such as micrometers, vernier calipers, or CMMs
• Strong attention to detail and methodical approach, especially when handling technical documentation and measurement tasks
• Understanding of engineering drawings and geometric tolerances (GD&T) is highly desirable
• Eagerness to learn and develop within metrology, with a genuine interest in measurement science and calibration processes
• Reliable and organised, with good communication skills and the ability to work independently or within a team environment

If this Trainee Calibration Engineer sounds like a role that would match your skills and experience, we would love to hear from you and look forward to discussing your application in more detail.

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Your details will be reviewed by one of our Recruitment Partners and we will contact you again within 5 working days if your application is to be progressed further. INDEEDENG