Electrical Calibration Engineer

Job Description:

Electrical Calibration Engineer
Leicester, LE8
Mon-Fri Day Shifts, Flexible Hours
Early Finish Friday
Competitive Salary, Holiday and Pension 

Are you an experienced Electrical Calibration Engineer looking for an exciting new opportunity? If so then please read on… 

Precision People is proud to work with a leading specialist in their chosen field. Due to recent growth, they are looking to expand their team of engineers and grow their calibration team. You will receive training to familiarise yourself with their products and processes as soon as you join the company. You'll also have the chance to travel to customer sites as well as provide ongoing support on their products. The ideal candidate will be a Calibration Engineer / Calibration Technician with experience working on Electrical instrumentation. 

The Calibration Engineers' primary responsibility is to carry out calibration procedures on controlled / electrical test equipment and maintain the system around this. You will work both within the in-house facility and also mobile laboratories which enable you to provide on-site calibration to customers. As a Calibration Engineer, you should be able to review and conduct basic repairs of equipment. Moreover, you should also be able to maintain a record of daily operations. In addition to this, you should also be able to prepare calibration certificates and data reports.

Commutable from South Leicester, Wigston, Oadby, Blaby, Whetstone, Coventry, Hinckley, Nuneaton and Northamptonshire.

The Role of a Calibration Engineer

• Performing Calibration tests and certifying electrical test equipment, such as Multimeters, DC Bridges, Watt Meters, LCR Bridges, Oscilloscopes, Earth Testers, Relay Test Sets and PAT Testers.
• Performing thorough equipment inspections
• Testing repaired equipment for quality standards
• Owning and running the calibration process to ensure all calibrated equipment is compliant 
• Calibration requirements
• Scheduling appointments for equipment maintenance and servicing and calibration with third-party vendors where needed
• Addressing and troubleshooting any production queries and equipment failures
• Managing equipment repairs
• Analysing and suggesting equipment upgrades
• Maintaining and updating a record of all daily operations
• Ensuring a complete stock of calibration equipment and supplies
• Maintaining documentation of the calibration process
• Maintain defined KPI’s
• Assisting in preparing calibration certificates and data reports
• Provide technical expertise during customer meetings
• On or Offsite customer support as necessary
• Provide excellent customer service in the field
• Adhere to all Health and Safety procedures as required

Key Candidate Requirements

• Proven work experience as a Calibration Technician or a similar role in the Engineering department
• Experience of Calibrating Electrical Equipment, such as PAT Testers and Multimeters etc
• Complete understanding of Calibration procedures and testing techniques
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• A team player, as well as the ability to work independently
• Having an eye for detail
• Flexibility in order to deliver excellent customer service
• Ability to travel to customer sites for work 

Package and Benefits

• Monday-Friday 39 hour week, day shifts with an early finish on Friday
• Flexible start and finish time
• Salary depending on skills and experience
• Company Pension
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) 
• Overtime available 
• In-house training and company support structure
• Access to fleet vehicles for occasional site visits
• Accommodation and allowances provided for site visits

Interested? To apply for this Calibration Engineer position, here are your two options:
1. "This is the job for me! When can I start?" - Call now and let’s talk through your experience. Ask for Dan Henderson on (phone number removed) between 8.30am - 5.30pm.
2. "I think I'm right for this position, but I'm not sure I have enough to get an interview" - Click "apply now" so I can read your CV and let you know.

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