Consultant name: Mohammed Siddique

Call for more information on this position: 0203 974 4381

Job reference: JO-2212-254365-1

Date posted: 24/02/2026

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Calibration Technician

Purpose of the Role

The Calibration Technician plays a vital role in delivering high-quality calibration and instrumentation support within a regulated, mission-critical environment.

Initially, the role will focus on working closely with the principal contractor to develop documentation and support the client’s calibration and instrumentation requirements. Once the site is fully operational, the position transitions into a steady-state role, responsible for:

Day-to-day service delivery

Maintenance of critical test equipment

Coordination of third-party calibration services

Ensuring system accuracy, availability, and regulatory compliance

Key Responsibilities
Calibration & Instrumentation Services

Deliver comprehensive calibration services for control and instrumentation systems across the site

Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and client-requested calibration activities

Diagnose, rectify, and plan remedial works for faults on field instrumentation

Procedures, Planning & Maintenance

Develop, implement, and maintain site calibration procedures and maintenance strategies

Define, manage, and review equipment tolerances for plant and process systems

Identify test equipment requirements and suitable workspaces for calibration activities

Maximise plant and user equipment availability through effective planned maintenance

Technical & Project Support

Provide technical expertise to support projects, commissioning, and system handover activities

Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and A3 investigations, producing structured, actionable reports

Initiate and receive Permits to Work in accordance with site procedures and safety requirements

Asset, Spares & Supplier Management

Identify spare parts requirements, raise purchase requests, and manage stock levels

Coordinate dispatch and return of test equipment to third-party calibration suppliers according to CMMS schedules

Ensure all work orders are completed within contractual performance metrics and agreed timescales

Collaboration & Support

Work closely with the Systems Manager and site management team to support operational objectives

Provide cross-team and cross-account technical support when required

Accountabilities

Reporting to: Systems Manager

Key Interfaces: Site Management Team

Direct Reports: None

Budget Responsibility: None (financial awareness required)

Person Specification
Education

Good general education with strong written and spoken English

Basic mathematical competency

Training & Qualifications

Completed formal apprenticeship in Calibration and Instrumentation

HNC/HND (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline

cGxP training (current Good Practice standards within regulated environments)

Experience (Essential)

Minimum 3 years’ experience in calibration and maintenance within a regulated industry (e.g., pharmaceutical, food processing, laboratory environments)

Proven experience developing, writing, and maintaining calibration procedures

Skills & Aptitudes

Strong verbal and written communication skills

High IT literacy, including experience with CMMS platforms

Structured, methodical approach to fault-finding and technical documentation

Personal Attributes

Customer-focused with a commitment to high standards of service delivery

Calm under pressure, able to make sound decisions in demanding situations

Physically fit and capable of using vertical access equipment

Comfortable working at height, including roof access when required

Team-oriented, collaborative, and professional in approach
Mohammed Siddique

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