Calibration Technician

CV-Library
Coventry, West Midlands (County)
13 months ago
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Calibration Technician
£30,000 - £35,000 + Training + Progression + Bonus + Benefits
Coventry, West Midlands

Are you a Calibration Technician looking for a Monday - Friday role, with a work life balance, a variety of work, ongoing training and the opportunity to work for a well-known manufacturer?

As a go-to Technician / Engineer, you will carry out calibrations using various measurement tools. This role requires prior experience in a UKAS laboratory, as well as experience using Calipers, Micrometers or similar. With regular hours, no overtime or weekend work, a collaborative professional environment, and clear technical progression pathways that support your long-term development.

Established just shy of a century, this company are a globally recognised technical engineering manufacturer. With an outstanding reputation throughout the sector and exceptional retention rates, they are committed to the continuous professional development of their staff. Off the back of recent success, they are now looking to grow their team further.

This role would suit someone who has experience in a UKAS Laboratory, who has previously worked with small measurement tools and who is looking for technical progression and a work life balance.

DUTIES

  • Carry out calibrations for a market leading manufacturer, within a lab environment
  • Great work life balance, Monday - Friday with no overtime or weekend work

    PERSON
  • Previously worked in a UKAS accredited environment
  • Experience using small hand tools, such as Micrometres, Calipers etc.

    Calibration, Engineer, Metrologist, Metrology, Technician, CMM, Calipers, Quality, Inspector, Aerospace, Automotive, Manufacturing, Engineering, Production, Test, UKAS, Lab, Chemical, Pharma, Coventry

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