Calibration Engineer

Calibration Engineer

Full-time, Permanent, Mon - Fri 36hrs p/w

About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled Calibration Engineer to support the delivery of accurate, reliable and compliant calibration services across our product testing laboratory. This is a critical role responsible for ensuring the availability, accuracy and traceability of measuring equipment; helping to maintain the integrity of testing operations and our compliance with high quality standards.

Working closely with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and laboratory teams, you will play a key role in calibration management, quality improvement activities, new product introduction, equipment development projects and the resolution of technical and non-conformance issues.

Key Responsibilities:

* Perform calibrations and measurements to high levels of accuracy and traceability.

* Verify internal and external calibration results and authorise calibration status where appropriate.

* Maintain accurate calibration records and oversee the integrity of the calibration database.

* Develop and improve calibration methods, processes, and schedules for new and existing equipment.

* Investigate and resolve calibration related non-conformances and audit findings.

* Support the introduction of new equipment, projects, and laboratory capabilities.

* Advise on calibration requirements relating to equipment purchase, repair and construction.

* Prepare and review equipment data sheets, calibration methodologies and uncertainty budgets.

* Deliver guidance and training on equipment use, safe working practices and calibration processes.

* Manage external calibration and repair suppliers, ensuring quality and compliance requirements are met.

* Ensure laboratory procedures and work instructions remain accurate and up to date.

About You:

You will be a technically competent calibration professional with experience working in a laboratory, testing, or engineering environment. You will be comfortable working independently, solving technical challenges, and maintaining high standards of quality & compliance.

Essential Skills & Experience:

* Strong knowledge of calibration principles and measuring equipment used within testing laboratories.

* Experience conducting calibrations independently and making technical judgements on equipment suitability.

* Working knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 and its practical application within laboratory environments.

* Experience maintaining calibration systems, records and compliance processes.

* Strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills.

* Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications and database management.

* Ability to balance planned workloads with reactive business requirements.

Desirable Skills & Experience:

* Minimum of HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Engineering or a related STEM discipline.

* Broad technical knowledge gained within an industrial, testing or laboratory environment.

* Experience preparing uncertainty budgets and measurement uncertainty calculations.

* Knowledge of equipment procurement, specification and calibration requirements.

* Experience supporting equipment development, design or continuous improvement initiatives.

BSI offers a competitive total reward package, an independent and varied job in an international environment, flexible working hours, ongoing training, and development with the inclusion of Annual Bonus, Contribution Based Pension, Private Healthcare, 27 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays, Income Protection & Life Assurance
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed