Calibration Engineer

Location: Manchester
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Sector: Calibration / Metrology / Precision Engineering

The Opportunity

We are recruiting an experienced Calibration Engineer to join a well-established calibration and testing organisation based in Manchester.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in calibration, metrology or precision measurement who wants to work with high-precision instrumentation and support a diverse range of engineering customers.

You will play an important role in maintaining calibration standards, ensuring measurement accuracy and supporting the continued development of laboratory procedures and quality systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out calibration of Force, Torque and Dimensional measuring equipment.

• Complete accurate calibration certificates, reports and technical records.

• Ensure calibration activities comply with relevant quality standards and procedures.

• Support UKAS and customer audits.

• Develop and review calibration procedures and technical documentation.

• Calculate measurement uncertainty and develop uncertainty budgets.

• Conduct laboratory audits and measurement cross-comparisons.

• Provide technical support and guidance across the business.

• Maintain accurate calibration records and equipment traceability.

• Support continuous improvement across laboratory processes and systems.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience in calibration, metrology or precision measurement.

• HNC/HND, NVQ, BTEC Level 3 or equivalent technical qualification.

• Strong understanding of calibration principles and practices.

• Knowledge of BS EN ISO/IEC 17025:2017.

• Experience working within ISO 9001 and/or UKAS-accredited environments.

• Understanding of measurement uncertainty calculations.

• Confident using Microsoft Excel, Word and laboratory software.

• Strong attention to detail and technical problem-solving skills.

• Experience working in a customer-focused engineering environment.

What''s on Offer?

• Opportunity to join an established calibration and testing organisation.

• Exposure to a wide range of high-precision instrumentation.

• Work with a diverse portfolio of engineering customers.

• Opportunities to develop technical expertise and professional skills.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Apply Now

If you have experience in calibration, metrology, instrumentation or precision measurement and are looking for your next opportunity, we would like to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more or contact us for a confidential discussion.