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Purpose of the Role The Calibration Technician plays a key role in delivering high-quality calibration and instrumentation services within a regulated, mission-critical environment.During the initial project phase, you will support the principal contractor in developing site documentation, procedures, and calibration processes aligned with client and regulatory requirements.
Once the site is fully operational, the role transitions into steady-state delivery, focusing on:
- Day-to-day calibration service delivery
- Maintenance and control of critical test equipment
- Coordination of third-party calibration providers
- Ensuring system accuracy, availability, and compliance
- Deliver end-to-end calibration across control and instrumentation systems
- Perform Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and client-requested calibration activities
- Diagnose and rectify faults on field instrumentation and process systems
- Develop, implement, and maintain calibration procedures and maintenance strategies
- Define and manage equipment tolerances across plant and process systems
- Maintain appropriate test equipment and calibration workspace standards
- Maximise plant and equipment availability through effective PPM regimes
- Provide technical input during projects, commissioning, and system handovers
- Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and A3 problem-solving investigations
- Initiate and manage Permits to Work (PTW) in line with site procedures
- Produce clear, actionable technical reports and documentation
- Identify and manage spare parts requirements and stock levels
- Raise purchase requests and support procurement activities
- Coordinate dispatch and return of equipment with third-party calibration providers
- Ensure all work orders are completed within CMMS and contractual timescales
- Work closely with the Systems Manager and site leadership team
- Provide cross-functional technical support across teams and projects
- Support operational objectives and continuous improvement initiatives
- Reporting to: Systems Manager
- Key Interfaces: Site Management Team
- Direct Reports: None
- Budget Responsibility: None (requires financial awareness)
- Formal apprenticeship in Calibration & Instrumentation
- HNC / HND (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in calibration within regulated environments (e.g. pharmaceutical, food, laboratory, or critical industries)
- Proven experience writing and maintaining calibration procedures
- Strong understanding of instrumentation and control systems
- Experience using CMMS systems
- cGxP training for regulated environments
- Experience in mission-critical or high-compliance industries
- Familiarity with A3 / RCA methodologies
- Strong communication (written and verbal)
- Highly organised with a methodical approach to fault-finding and documentation
- Confident IT user with experience in CMMS platforms
- Strong attention to detail and quality focus
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Customer-focused with a commitment to high-quality service delivery
- Calm, decisive, and able to perform under pressure
- Physically fit and comfortable working at height and with access equipment
- Team-oriented, professional, and collaborative