Equipment Calibration Technician, Orthopedics in Leeds

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal.

Job Function: Supply Chain Manufacturing

Job Sub Function: Production Equipment Repair & Maintenance

Job Category: Professional

All Job Posting Locations: Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

About Orthopaedics: Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Our Orthopaedics teams help keep more than 6 million people moving each year while delivering clinical and economic value to surgeons and healthcare systems.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness.

Open Role: We are searching for the best talent for the Calibration Technician position to be in Leeds, UK.

Role Overview: As part of the Calibration Team, the calibration technician will support the day‑to‑day execution of the calibration schedule and laboratory activities. You will perform internal calibrations, support external calibration activities (on‑ and off‑site), maintain calibration records, assist with audits, raise purchase orders, and help ensure equipment readiness and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Keep critical equipment performing at its best by completing precise, timely calibrations that reduce downtime and support smooth manufacturing operations.
• Champion an audit‑ready environment by maintaining a clean, compliant, and well‑organised Calibration Laboratory aligned with HSE and GMP standards.
• Own calibration accuracy through meticulous updating of the calibration database and management of certificates, ensuring full traceability across all equipment.
• Partner with internal teams and external vendors to coordinate calibration services, support safe equipment use, and resolve issues quickly.
• Respond rapidly to operational needs by organising ad‑hoc calibrations for breakdowns, investigations, and new equipment.
• Support quality excellence by raising non‑conformances, contributing technical insights, and assisting with audit preparation.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying enhancements to calibration processes, systems, and equipment workflows.
• Maintain operational readiness by managing spare equipment inventory and completing work orders accurately in the CMMS (Maximo).

Qualifications / Requirements:

• 5+ years’ experience in calibration or similar technical work.
• Strong knowledge of calibration/gauging equipment and CMMS (e.g., Maximo).
• Experience in a GMP‑regulated environment with solid understanding of quality and regulatory standards.
• High attention to detail with strong organisational and planning skills.
• Experience supporting audits and preparing documentation.
• Flexible, proactive, and safety‑focused mindset.

At Johnson & Johnson, we want every candidate to feel supported throughout the hiring process. Our goal is to make the experience clear, fair, and respectful of your time.

What to Expect:

• Application review: We’ll carefully review your CV to see how your skills and experience align with the role.
• Getting to know you: If there’s a good match, you’ll be invited to a short call with one of our recruitment team to understand more about you and answer any questions that you might have.
• Staying informed: Our recruitment team will keep you updated and make sure you know what to expect at each step.
• Final steps: For successful candidates, you will need to complete country-specific checks before starting your new role.

Thank you for considering a career with Johnson & Johnson. We’re excited to learn more about you and wish you the best of luck in the process!

Required Skills and Preferred Skills: Agile Manufacturing, Agility Jumps, Business Behavior, Equipment Maintenance, Execution Focus, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Issue Escalation, Manufacturing Equipment, OSHA Compliance, Plant Operations, Predictive Maintenance, Problem Management, Project Management, Repair Management.