Calibration Coordinator

Warringtonfire, part of Element are seeking a highly organised and detail-focused Calibration Co-ordinator to support and maintain the calibration programme across our Warrington and Birchwood sites. Working closely with the Calibration Engineer, this role is essential in ensuring that all measuring equipment is calibrated accurately, is traceable, and in compliance with relevant standards and accreditation requirements. The ideal candidate will have excellent organisational skills, good attention to detail and clear communication skills which allow effective coordination with internal teams and calibration suppliers. Responsibilities:

• Work alongside the Calibration Engineer to maintain and improve the site-wide calibration programme
• Ensure calibration schedules are up-to-date and all equipment is calibrated on time according to internal procedures and accreditation standards
• Assist with internal calibrations and coordinate external calibration services
• Maintain accurate calibration records and documentation.
• Act as a contact for external calibration suppliers, managing quotes, scheduling, turnaround times, and certificate queries
• Manage the dispatch and return of equipment requiring external calibration
• Review calibration certificates to ensure results meet acceptance criteria
• Assess certificates for compliance, drift, traceability, and completeness
• Highlight non-conformities and support impact assessments
• Ensure calibration processes comply with internal quality systems and external accreditation requirements
• Support investigations into calibration-related non-conformities
Contribute to continuous improvement of calibration workflows, documentation, and processes
• Assist with audits and provide calibration-related evidence when needed.
• Work with lab teams across both sites to ensure calibration needs are met
• Provide updates on equipment status and calibration priorities
• Support minimising operational disruption by coordinating calibration activities effectively
  
  Minimum A-levels in Mathematics, Science, Engineering, or related fields
• Experience in calibration, metrology, or laboratory environments desirable
• Understanding of ISO/IEC 17025 and traceability principles is advantageous
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Able to analyse data against defined acceptance criteria
• Excellent communication skills for working with internal teams and external suppliers
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to travel between Warrington and Birchwood sites
• Team-oriented mindset with willingness to support lab team and quality activities
• Proactive attitude with an interest in metrology and continuous improvement
  
  Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to 'Make tomorrow safer than today'.
When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access. While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development. Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization. Diversity Statement: At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming "the world's most trusted testing partner". All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.