Calibration Engineer
Listed on 2026-09-01
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Engineering
Quality Engineering, Environmental Compliance & Protection, Safety Engineer
Job Description
Role:
Calibration Engineer
Location:
Stansted
Hours: 37.5 Monday - Friday
Salary: 30000
1. Job Purpose
As a Calibration Engineer you will be responsible for performing calibration inspections and measurements providing technical guidance and specifications to trainees and maintaining accurate auditable calibration records.
You will ensure all data is recorded and managed in accordance with established procedures using calibration management systems.
2. Job Accountabilities- Calibration of mechanical measuring equipment including micrometers callipers torque wrenches and crimp tools.
- Calibration of electrical equipment including multimeters insulation testers and LCR meters.
- Calibration of specialist products where appropriate to the individual.
- Repair and fault-finding to component level.
- Maintaining the serviceability of all tools and test equipment used for calibration.
- Maintaining the calibration database filing system calibration certification and associated files.
- Providing on-the-job training and mentoring at all levels as required.
- Assisting in the development and improvement of inspection and calibration procedures.
- Participating in internal and external audits as required.
- Ensuring that all mandatory and legislative quality health safety and environmental requirements are implemented at all times.
- Supporting process improvement and functional development.
- Liaising with internal and external auditors.
The role has an impact on the following areas:
- Financial performance
- Compliance performance
- Safety performance
- Safety culture
- Company reputation
The role is based in a calibration laboratory near Stansted Airport Essex.
6. Qualifications Experience and Knowledge6.1 Qualifications and Education
A technical engineering qualification at one of the following levels:
- Degree
- HND
- HNC
- NVQ/BTEC Level 3 or above
Skills and Abilities
- Practical experience in calibration activities within a laboratory or technical environment.
- Knowledge of UKAS ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation requirements and calibration certification processes.
- Understanding of calibration uncertainty budgets principles practices and theories.
- Ability to perform calibration tasks in accordance with established procedures and quality standards.
- Ability to maintain accurate calibration records and documentation.
- Proficiency in Windows-based software and laboratory automation systems including Microsoft Excel.
- Full UK driving licence.
Benefits:
Role: UKCAA/EASA B1 Licenced Engineer
Location:
Heathrow
Hours:
554 shift pattern 14:00 - 02:00
Salary: 67053 basic 5000 Shift Pay up to 6000 approval Pay
Aircraft Types: EASA/UKCAA A320 Family A330 (Trent 700) A350 B777 (GE90/Trent 800) B787 (GEnx/T1000)
Ideally A320 (PW1100G) B787 (GEnx/T1000) on UKCAA
Accountabilities:
- Effective Management development and motivation of the team
- To lead by example
- To ensure all tooling equipment and premises within allocated responsibility are serviceable and any discrepancies are duly reported
- Responsibility to ensure all company and legal requirements regarding aircraft/component inspection and production documentation are duly complied with.
- To maintain licence/qualification and training validity necessary to support inspection authorisation utilised during completion of productive work tasks.
- To maintain a working knowledge of maintenance procedures ensuring strict adherence while carrying out line work tasks.
- To maintain acceptable airworthiness safety and performance standards in their delegated areas of responsibility.
- Responsibility to maintain a high standard of written daily maintenance hand-overs.
- To ensure the accomplishment of maintenance and inspection tasks within responsible area using resources in the most efficient and cost-effective manner.
- To undertake additional tasks and projects as required for the efficient and productive functioning of the company.
Key Areas/Tasks:
- Maintain acceptable airworthiness safety and performance standards in their delegated areas of responsibility while striving to uphold customer OTP record.
- To uphold the terms of any authorisation gained as required by the Head of Compliance ensuring the…
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