Calibration Engineer in Bredbury, Greater Manchester

Calibration / Instrumentation Engineer

Location: Bredbury
Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 per annum (with potential flexibility for candidates with relevant experience)
Contract: Temporary to Permanent
Hours: Full Time

Overview

We are recruiting on behalf of an established and growing business in the Bredbury area for an experienced Calibration Technician / Instrumentation Engineer. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in pressure measurement, instrumentation, testing, or calibration who is looking to join a professional technical team with the opportunity for a permanent position.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the testing, calibration, maintenance, and fault-finding of a range of pressure measurement and instrumentation equipment, ensuring all work is completed to the highest quality and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out calibration activities on a variety of pressure and instrumentation equipment.
• Diagnose faults and undertake repairs where appropriate.
• Accurately record calibration results and maintain relevant documentation.
• Ensure all work is completed within agreed turnaround times and quality requirements.
• Support colleagues across other technical areas when required.
• Assist in maintaining company testing and calibration equipment to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Liaise with supervisors and colleagues to prioritise workloads and achieve customer deadlines.
• Attend customer premises when required to carry out on-site calibration and testing activities.
• Follow company quality procedures and maintain compliance with industry standards.
• Ensure all work is carried out in line with health and safety regulations.
• Keep work areas organised and maintained to a high standard.
• Participate in training, team meetings, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience within a calibration, instrumentation, testing, engineering, or metrology environment.
• Knowledge of pressure measurement equipment such as gauges, transmitters, sensors, or related instrumentation.
• Experience using calibration and testing equipment.
• Ability to interpret technical information and follow documented procedures.
• Good IT skills, including experience using Microsoft Office packages, particularly Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate work.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and manage workloads to meet deadlines.
• Full UK driving licence would be advantageous due to occasional site visits.

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