Calibration / Quality Assurance Technician

Location: Aston

Pay Rate: £13.50 per hour

Hours: Monday to Thursday 08:00 – 16:00 | Friday 08:00 – 12:30

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Join a Leading UKAS Approved Calibration Laboratory

Our client is a privately owned company specialising in instrument calibration and inspection services. As a UKAS approved laboratory, the business is committed to delivering the highest standards of accuracy, compliance and customer service across a range of industries.

Due to continued growth, we are looking to recruit an experienced Calibration / Quality Assurance Technician to join our skilled and professional team.

The Role

You will be responsible for the calibration, inspection and verification of a wide range of precision measuring equipment and gauges, ensuring all instrumentation meets strict quality and compliance standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong engineering, metrology or quality background who enjoys working within a precision-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

Carrying out calibration and inspection of precision measuring equipment

Recording accurate calibration results and maintaining documentation

Ensuring all gauges and instrumentation comply with UKAS and quality standards

Identifying out-of-tolerance equipment and reporting findings

Supporting quality assurance and continuous improvement activities

Working to tight tolerances and engineering specifications

Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment

Experience Required

Candidates should have experience using and calibrating a range of measuring equipment including:

Feeler Gauges

Gap Gauges

Height Gauges

Micrometers

Ring Gauges

Screw Caliper Gauges

Vernier Calipers

Ideal Candidate

Previous experience within calibration, metrology, quality inspection or quality assurance

Strong understanding of precision measuring equipment

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

Good organisational and communication skills

Experience within automotive, aerospace, manufacturing or engineering environments would be advantageous

What We Offer

Stable long-term opportunity with a growing business

Ongoing training and development

Modern working environment

Opportunity to work within a UKAS accredited laboratory

If you are an experienced Calibration or Quality Technician professional looking for your next opportunity, we would like to hear from you.

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