Trainee Calibration Engineer

Trainee Calibration Engineer

Bridport, Dorset (DT6) | £30,000 per annum | Monday to Friday | Full-Time | Permanent

Introduction

Launch Your Engineering Career with a Growing Industry Leader

Are you mechanically or electrically minded and looking for a career where you can develop specialist technical skills, travel across the UK, and work with leading organisations in the Aerospace, Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, and Engineering sectors?

Our client is a rapidly expanding provider of calibration, testing, inspection, and compliance services, supporting some of the UK's leading organisations within highly regulated industries. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a motivated Trainee Calibration Engineer to join their team in Bridport.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with hands-on engineering experience who is looking to build a long-term career within a specialist technical field. Full training will be provided through a structured 12-month development programme, allowing you to develop into a fully qualified Calibration Engineer.

The Role

As a Trainee Calibration Engineer, you will support the calibration, maintenance, and repair of precision equipment used within Aerospace, Pharmaceutical, Engineering, NHS, and Private Healthcare environments.

The role combines laboratory-based work at the Bridport facility with regular visits to customer sites throughout the UK, providing excellent variety and career development opportunities.

Key Duties

Calibrate, test, and repair precision equipment.
Perform both laboratory-based and on-site calibration activities.
Maintain accurate documentation and records in accordance with UKAS accreditation requirements.
Travel to customer sites across the UK to complete scheduled work.
Deliver a professional and customer-focused service during site visits.
Use company-provided technology to manage job reports and communications.
Successfully complete training assessments and development milestones.
Support wider engineering and operational activities as required.

Requirements

Minimum 1 year's experience in an electrical, mechanical, engineering, maintenance, or technical role.
Full UK Driving Licence.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Good organisational and communication skills.
Comfortable using modern technology and digital systems.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Willingness to travel extensively throughout the UK, including occasional overnight stays.
Right to work in the UK.Desirable

Previous calibration, inspection, testing, or service engineering experience.
Experience working within regulated industries.
Relevant engineering qualifications or technical training.

What We Offer

£30,000 annual salary.
Company van provided for business travel.
Full training and ongoing development programme.
Opportunity to gain specialist industry-recognised skills.
Exposure to a wide range of industries and technologies.
Clear long-term career progression opportunities.
Supportive and collaborative working environment.
Monday to Friday working pattern.

Interested?

Apply now to begin your career as a Trainee Calibration Engineer and take advantage of this structured development opportunity.

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