Senior Calibration Technician

Job Description

Purpose

Reporting to – UK Metrology Manager – Calibration

As Senior Calibration Senior Technician, you would be responsible for conducting a variety of instrument calibrations (mainly electrical) to ensure the validity and traceability of measurements in compliance with ISO 17025:2017 requirements. The role will involve following procedures and ensuring compliance with client contractual and KPI obligations. External training and support will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Calibration of a wide range of measurement instruments (mainly electrical) in line with ISO 17025:2017 standard and customer requirements
• Achievement of agreed training objectives
• Assist your line manager to determine whether calibration capability is compatible with customer requirements
• Sign-off internal and external audits findings
• Participate in continuous improvement projects
• Develop new calibration methods in accordance with customer requirements
• Determine whether calibration capability is compatible with customer requirements
• Document and maintain existing standards, processes, KPIs and record keeping
• Undertake analysis of results, including statements of conformity or opinions and interpretations
• Act in accordance with the behaviours for UTAC colleagues at all times

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Formal qualification or experience in a relevant engineering discipline (preferably electrical / metrology based qualification)

Core competencies:

• Practical, hands‑on and disciplined approach to work and timekeeping
• Competent IT skills (mainly MS Office including Word & Excel)
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong organisational, analytical and problem solving skills

Experience:

• Min. 2 years laboratory experience at calibration technician level or equivalent
• A good understanding of metrology, both practical and theory
• A basic understanding of ISO 17025:2017
• A basic understanding of the formulation of uncertainty budgets
• Competent and experienced in relevant technical disciplines

Personal Behaviours:

• No compromise approach to quality
• Willingness to learn and develop
• Methodical
• Flexible and adaptable
• Highly motivated team player
• High level of confidentiality and integrity

Other:

• Able to carry out manual handling tasks
• Flexibility to travel as and when required
• Full UK driving licence & own transport (UTAC is not easily assessable via public transport)
• Willing to undergo a Criminal Disclosure check
• NOTE: This position will be based at the UTAC Millbook Leyland site.

Additional Information

By joining us you will gain access to a broad range of learning relevant to your role and personal development, as well as exposure to leading technologies and expertise.

Our reward and benefit programmes are designed to support our people with competitive and locally tailored packages combined with support for individual health and wellbeing both inside and outside of work.

In the UK this includes;

• Life Cover
• Access to a wide range of discounts and offers via the Perkz reward scheme
• Recognition awards linked to our UTAC values of Expertise, Innovation and Integrity.
• Contributory pension schemes
• Attractive family friendly policies; maternity, paternity, shared parental leave, flexible working.
• Access to a variety of employee assistance support services.

Candidates for positions at UTAC must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the country the role is based in. Immigration visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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