At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform precise mechanical calibrations and maintain compliance with industry standards.
- Company: Leading Calibration Laboratory in Bristol with a focus on quality and precision.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for continuous improvement and career growth in a dynamic lab setting.
- Why this job: Join a critical role ensuring accuracy and making a real impact in the calibration field.
- Qualifications: Level 3 or 4 Engineering qualification and 3 years of calibration experience required.
The predicted salary is between 26550 - 32450 £ per year.
Location: Bristol (BS15 4NQ)
Department: Calibration Laboratory
Reporting to: Laboratory Team Lead
Salary: £26k – £30k depending on experience
The Role
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Calibration Technician to join a leading Calibration Laboratory in Bristol. This role is focused on ensuring the highest standards of precision and accuracy within our Mechanical calibration discipline. You will be responsible for performing independent calibrations, maintaining auditable records, and ensuring full compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 / UKAS standards. This is a critical position within the lab, requiring a technician who understands the technical nuances of uncertainty and traceability while maintaining high productivity levels.
Key Responsibilities
- Technical & Quality
- Precision Calibration: Perform independent calibrations within the Mechanical discipline (e.g., dimensional tools, pressure, mass, torque, and force instrumentation).
- Certification: Produce accurate calibration certificates in line with industry standards.
- Compliance: Maintain rigorous traceability and auditable records, ensuring all work meets ISO/IEC 17025 requirements.
- Audits: Actively participate in internal audits, audit preparation, and non-conformance investigations.
- Operational Efficiency
- Workflow Management: Meet set turnaround time (TAT) targets and maintain consistent productivity levels.
- Cost Control: Support efficient resource utilization and minimize rework through "right-first-time" calibration practices.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify process improvements and support corrective actions to enhance laboratory performance.
- Team & Safety
- Technical Support: Provide internal technical guidance and support the training of laboratory operatives.
- Safety First: Adhere to all health and safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment for the whole team.
Candidate Profile
Qualifications & Experience
- Education: Level 3 or 4 Engineering qualification (or equivalent experience).
- Experience: A minimum of 3 years within a professional calibration environment.
- Standards: Strong working knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 / UKAS accreditation.
Technical Competencies
- Proven ability to perform independent mechanical calibrations.
- A deep understanding of measurement uncertainty and traceability.
- High level of documentation accuracy and attention to detail.
- Physically capable of handling and maneuvering calibration equipment as required.
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