Calibration Technician

**Calibration Technician**

**Location: Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex**

**Salary: £19,000 - £27,000 DOE**

My Client in Shoreham-by-sea is looking for an experienced **Calibration Technician** to join the growing team.

**Applicant Minimum Requirements**:

- You will be required to have at least 2 years of experience in a workshop or laboratory environment.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Meticulous attention to detail.

**Main Tasks**:

- Day to day operation of the facility.
- Installation and rigging of calibration items into the relevant rigs.
- Modification of test rigs and piping systems to suit individual test requirements.
- Day to day problem solving and investigations.
- Processing of calibration results, certificates and labelling.
- Checking and pre-approval of calibration certificates prior to signatory sign-off.
- Liaison with other test and calibration personnel for priority tasks.
- Cleanliness of the laboratory, associated areas, fittings and tools.
- Technical correspondence with customers.
- Supporting other laboratory technicians in calibration tasks for high volume areas.
- Providing input to management on continuous improvement.
- Providing support and training to apprentices and trainees.
- Working unsupervised and in a timely and professional manner
- Participation in peer assessments, internal investigations and UKAS assessment visits.
- Ensuring calibration equipment is fit for purpose, calibrated and fully functional.
- Ensuring customer turnaround times are met.
- Liaising with the management on a continuous basis.
- Development of improved working practices and methodologies.
- Highlighting and implementing cost reduction solutions.
- Highlighting potential new income sources and facility upgrades.

**Other Duties**:

- New reference equipment assessments and trails.
- Development of the test rig software.
- Improvement to processes and systems.
- Visits to customer sites, including on-site calibrations.
- Supporting the Testing and Cleanroom teams.
- Delivery and pick up of equipment from customer and/or supplier sites.
- Contributing to both quality and technical procedures.
- Goods In / Out support

**_Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003._