Calibration Technician

Calibration Technician – Mechanical & Dimensional Metrology 📍 Telford | On-site 💷 £20–23 p/h (depending on experience) 🕐 12-month contract (likely to extend) Are you a mechanical or dimensional calibration specialist who enjoys working with precision measurement equipment? Do you take pride in accuracy, traceability and doing things properly? We’re supporting a well-established Telford Service Centre that calibrates and maintains precision mechanical and dimensional measuring equipment used across manufacturing, aerospace, automotive and engineering environments. 🛠️ What you’ll be working with You’ll be hands-on with equipment such as: 🔹 Micrometers 🔹 Verniers & calipers 🔹 Dial & height gauges 🔹 Torque wrenches & torque tools 🔹 Pressure & displacement instruments 🔹 Dimensional and mechanical fixtures Most work is lab-based in Telford, with occasional customer site visits (typically less than 25%). 🧰 What you’ll be doing ✔️ Calibrating, validating and verifying mechanical & dimensional instruments ✔️ Carrying out minor fault-finding, adjustments and repairs ✔️ Completing calibration certificates, traceability records and reports ✔️ Working to defined procedures and quality standards ✔️ Communicating with customers and internal teams on calibration status 🎯 What we’re looking for You’ll come from a mechanical, dimensional or torque calibration background, such as: • UKAS / ISO17025 lab • Aerospace or automotive metrology • Manufacturing or quality inspection • Service or calibration laboratory You’ll be comfortable using precision measurement tools and working in a structured, accuracy-driven environment. 🌟 Why this role? 🔧 Work with high-precision equipment 📍 Stable, lab-based role in Telford 📈 Long-term contract with strong extension potential 🤝 Friendly, professional engineering team If you enjoy precision measurement, care about accuracy and traceability, and want to work in a professional calibration environment, this role is for you. 👉 Apply now