Calibration Technician
Are you an expert in keeping critical manufacturing systems running smoothly and accurately? We are looking for a skilled Calibration Technician to join our integrated production team. In this hands‑on role, you will be the guardian of our process instrumentation — ensuring everything is accurate, compliant, and fit for purpose to support top‑tier manufacturing, product quality, and site reliability. If you thrive in a dynamic, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) environment and enjoy diagnosing complex faults while balancing planned maintenance with urgent production demands, this is the role for you.
What You Will Do
- Core Responsibilities
- Systems & Equipment You'll Master Calibration & Maintenance: Execute planned calibrations, fault‑finding, and corrective repairs to minimize downtime.
- Measurement: Temperature (RTDs/thermocouples), pressure, flow, level, and humidity sensors.
- Testing & Commissioning: Support the installation, loop checking, and qualification of new instrumentation.
- Analytical & Control: pH/conductivity probes, process control, and electro‑pneumatic systems.
- Quality & Compliance: Identify, report, and investigate out‑of‑tolerance (OOS) results while maintaining strict GMP records.
- Facilities: HVAC, autoclaves, sterilization systems, and core utilities (steam, water, air).
- Safety First: Actively champion site safety, strictly adhering to Permit to Work systems (e.g., confined space, electrical, height).
- Software: Utilizing Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) to document all work.
What You Bring to the Team
We are looking for a proactive problem‑solver with high attention to detail who can work seamlessly both independently and as part of a highly skilled team.
Essential Requirements
- Education: City & Guilds Level 3, recognized Apprenticeship, or equivalent in Instrumentation, Electrical, or Control Engineering.
- Advanced Education: BTEC, HNC/HND in a related engineering discipline, or specific calibration certs.
- Technical Skills: Strong ability to interpret P&IDs, wiring schematics, and instrument loop drawings.
- Industry Experience: Background in a GMP‑regulated pharma, biotech, or medical device facility.
- Hands‑On Expertise: Proven competence with calibration standards, measurement principles, and test equipment.
- Systems Knowledge: Familiarity with PLC, SCADA, BMS (Building), and EMS (Environmental) systems.
- Flexibility: Willingness to participate in weekend/out‑of‑hours overtime and breakdown call‑out rotas.
- Continuous Improvement: Experience participating in deviations, investigations, and corrective actions.
Required Skills
- Calibration of Equipment
- Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
- Electrical Maintenance
- Equipment Maintenance
- Facility Maintenance
- HVAC Systems
- Hydraulic Maintenance
- Interpret Electrical Drawings
- Manufacturing Quality Control
- Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Engineering
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Employee Status: Project Temps (Fixed Term) Relocation: No relocation VISA Sponsorship: No Travel Requirements: No Travel Required Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable Shift: Not Indicated Valid Driving License: No Hazardous Material(s): N/A.
Job Posting End Date: 09/10/2026
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