Electrical Engineer - Calibration

Electrical Engineer - Calibration

Location:

Bredbury

Salary: £30,000 - £36,000 per annum (salary may be negotiable for candidates with significant relevant experience)

Contract:

Temporary to Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrical Calibration Engineer to join a well-established technical services business based in Bredbury. This position offers the chance to work within a specialist engineering environment, carrying out the calibration, testing, maintenance, and fault diagnosis of a wide range of electrical measuring equipment.

This role would suit someone with previous experience in calibration, electronics, instrumentation, test engineering, or electrical engineering who is looking for a long-term opportunity with the potential to secure a permanent position.

• Perform calibration of a variety of electrical test and measuring instruments to defined standards and procedures.
• Carry out troubleshooting, fault-finding, and minor repairs where required.
• Accurately document test results and maintain calibration records.
• Complete workloads within agreed timescales while maintaining high levels of quality and accuracy.
• Assist with calibration activities across other technical disciplines when business needs require.
• Ensure company testing and measurement equipment remains fit for purpose and compliant with internal procedures.
• Work closely with supervisors and colleagues to prioritise tasks and meet customer requirements.
• Attend customer sites to undertake calibration and testing activities when required.
• Adhere to company quality systems, procedures, and industry standards.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment.
• Participate in technical training, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support the wider engineering team with additional duties as required.

• Previous experience within an electrical calibration, electronics, instrumentation, testing, or engineering environment.
• Knowledge of electrical measuring and testing equipment, including:
  • Digital multimeters
  • Electrical installation testers
  • Portable appliance and safety testing equipment
  • Frequency and timing measurement devices
  • General calibration and test equipment
• Experience using multifunction calibration equipment would be advantageous.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to produce accurate technical documentation.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications and follow established procedures.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Full UK driving licence would be beneficial for occasional customer site visits.