Calibration Technician – Bray, Ireland – 12 Month Contract

Nicholas Howard Ltd.; Bray; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment company is seeking a Calibration Technician in Bray, Ireland, for a 12-month contract. The role involves assisting in calibration, testing, and repair of various instrumentation, ensuring compliance with industry practices. Required qualifications include an Electrical & Instrumentation apprenticeship and experience in a regulated environment. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are also essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of calibration activities within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Proven track record of problem-solving instrumentation issues.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform calibrations on various instrumentation as per company requirements.
• Investigate and rectify faults arising during calibration.
• Enter calibration records into CMMS systems.

Skills

Calibration of instrumentation

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Knowledge of CMMS systems

Ability to work independently

Education

Time served Electrical & Instrumentation apprenticeship

ONC / HNC in Electronics / Instrumentation / Control Systems

City and Guilds FTC in Electronics or Control & Instrumentation

Tools

CMMS systems (SAP / Maximo / ProCal)

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We have a large number of permanent, contract and fixed term jobs across the UK and Europe within a wide range of fields of work

Calibration Technician – Bray, Ireland – 12 Month Contract

Nicholas Howard Limitedare delighted to be recruiting for a new and exciting role as a Calibration Technician.

Based in Bray, the Calibration Technician will assist in the calibration, testing and repair of a variety of standard instrumentation and specialist equipment, to meet the relevant industry practices and regulations, as directed by the Calibration Lead.

The role will cover the performance of calibration duties for the entire Bray facility.

Duties will include but not be limited to: –

• Perform calibrations on temperature, humidity, pressure, weight, flow, speed, conductivity, pH, and viscosity instrumentation, in line with company and cGMP procedures and requirements.
• Investigate, diagnose, and rectify instrumentation faults arising during calibration.
  Immediate traceable reporting of calibration non-conformances and ensuring deviation reports are generated if required.
• Enter calibration records into CMMS system in accordance with ALCOA+ principles.
• Ensure that calibration reference standards used are in date, and labelled as such,
  and notify Calibration Lead of pending out-of-date equipment in a timely manner.
• Keep up to date with all relevant site training requirements.
• Maintain an organised, clean, and tidy working environment in line with 5S pillars.
• Adhere to approved company EHS risk assessments for performing elevated risk calibration activities and report all accidents / near misses / unsafe conditions to site EHS.
• Support on site routine safety inspections and Gemba walks relating to calibration activities.
• Adhere to all HR policies and procedures, including timely reporting of absences.
• Perform other duties as may be deemed appropriate by Calibration Lead and that fall within the general remit of the post.

Requirements:

• Time served Electrical & Instrumentation apprenticeship, ONC / HNC in Electronics / Instrumentation / Control Systems, City and Guilds FTC in Electronics or Control & Instrumentation, or equivalent qualifications.
• Previous experience of calibration activities within the pharmaceutical industry, especially in Clean Rooms, or in a similarly highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record of problem-solving issues associated with instrumentation / measurement devices.
• Previous experience in CMMS systems for recording calibration records – SAP / Maximo / ProCal.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft packages (Outlook, Word, and Excel).
• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral).
• Proven ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proven ability to work effectively on own initiative and effectively contribute within a team environment.
• Proven ability to see activities through to completion.

To be considered for this position please apply below.