Dimensional Calibration Manager

5 days ago


Osmaston, United Kingdom GPW Recruitment Full time
Job Title: Calibration Manager / Head of Laboratory

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Calibration Manager / Head of Laboratory to join our team at GPW Recruitment. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the calibration and repair activity, supervising staff, and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the departments.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Oversee the calibration and engineering processes within the facility.
  • Supervise and motivate staff, plan daily work schedules, and prepare technical quotes and test specifications.
  • Handle technical enquiries, liaise with clients, and receive and register work as necessary.
  • Complete quality plans, test schedules, technical reports, and ensure the profitable delivery of all existing and future programmes of work.
  • Participate in external and internal audits and report future audits to the Quality Manager.
  • Responsible for the technical and administrative maintenance and calibration of all equipment.
  • Ensure that all work is executed properly and safely to the correct procedure using the appropriate equipment.
  • Endeavour to complete all work within budget costs and target dates and ensure proper control and accounting of work in progress.
  • Liaise with internal and clients' quality departments to ensure UKAS and customer approvals are adhered to.
Requirements:
  • Proven experience as a Calibration Manager, Head of Laboratory, UKAS Signatory, Team Leader, Supervisor, or Senior Calibration Engineer in the calibration / maintenance and repair / test and measurement equipment sector.
  • Proven calibration experience for a UKAS / ISO 17025 accredited laboratory, preferably in more than one of the following parameters: dimensional or mechanical (essential) and electrical, instrumentation, or physical (desirable).
  • Held or currently a UKAS signatory, working knowledge of quality systems ISO 17025 UKAS Audits.
  • Able to interpret engineering drawings with a good understanding of GD&T and 1st principle measurement techniques.
  • Ability to read, understand, and create uncertainty budgets using measurement of uncertainty.
  • Excellent communication (verbal and written), people management, and development skills with the ability to influence and motivate people.
  • Experience of staff training / mentoring.
  • Proven technical and organisational skills with the ability to implement change, improve efficiency, and productivity.
  • A good understanding of Quality systems and HS&E.
  • Reliable, self-motivated with a strong commitment to quality and customer service.
  • Experience of working within a customer-focused environment, including project / account management.
  • Some experience of LEAN and Six Sigma methodologies.
  • Completed a relevant mechanical or quality engineering apprenticeship (desirable).
  • Relevant qualifications in an engineering discipline such as NVQ L3 / BTEC, preferably to HNC level or higher.
  • Calibration / Metrology / NPL qualifications / training (desirable).
What We Offer:
  • Competitive salary (dependent on experience and qualifications).
  • 25 Days holiday + B/Hols.
  • Company Pension + life assurance.
  • Sick Pay after qualifying period.
  • Employee perks package.
  • Cycle to work.
  • Career progression & ongoing training.

The successful Calibration Manager / Head of Laboratory will need to be flexible as there may be a requirement to work additional hours as and when the business requires.



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