Calibration Officer / Driver

The job itself

The Humber Authorities Calibration Service has a rare and challenging opportunity from May 2024 for an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual holding a full HGV class 1 (C+E) driving licence, or in the final stages of completing this qualification, to help operate the Humber Authorities’ Weighbridge Test Unit. The purpose built articulated unit carries 20 calibrated one tonne block weights and is used to inspect and test weighbridges across the Humber region and the UK as required.

This unique post is offered on a fixed term basis for up to 2 years on a full or part time basis, however it is hoped that as part of succession planning this post may become permanent in the future.

The primary roles of the post are driving and operating the test unit as well as undertaking calibration duties of a technical nature and the postholder will be expected to undertake all tasks. The calibration duties including the receipt, preparation, testing and calibration of weights and measures equipment as well as general housekeeping. Calibration is undertaken to a precise accuracy within our purpose build calibration test centre.

The successful candidate must have attention to detail, be willing and have the ability to undertake in house training to gain the necessary skills to carry out these technical tasks.

This unique opportunity involves driving the Weighbridge Test Unit to sites across the UK and then operating the equipment, including the onboard forklift, to test the accuracy of weighbridges alongside private sector engineers and Trading Standards Officers. Due to the nature of the position, the successful applicant must be able to lift equipment and weights up to 20kg, and have a level of fitness to undertake the requirements of the role as well as a passion for driving.

Applicants will hold or have the ability to attain an accredited training certificate for the operation of a B1 (5,000kg) counterbalance forklift. Training will be considered for the right applicant to be completed within 6 months of appointment.

You should have basic IT, English and maths skills and the ability to work on your own initiative and represent the Humber Partnership in the company of external hirers.

We anticipate that this will be a sought-after role and the ideal application should provide full details of how they meet the employee specification and essential requirements of the post including driving and education qualifications with a full job history explaining relevant experience of driving HGVs, forklifts, calibration experience, computer and attention to detail.

The post offers flexible working opportunities to meet service need and increase our commercial income opportunities and we are seeking either a full time (37 hours) or part time appointment of at least 18.5 hours per week. We are happy to discuss working hours to get the best outcome for the individual in relation to work/life balance and to fit in with service need.

Employees will also be entitled to the attractive local government pension scheme and other benefits including reduced gym membership and a generous annual leave allocation.

The unit can operate across the UK and the post holder must be flexible and willing to extend days as required, with the occasional weekend working and overnight stops. Time off in Lieu, overtime, subsistence, and overnight allowances will be paid in appropriate circumstances.

Travel to Market Weighton is required to pick up the Weighbridge Test Unit and calibration duties will be undertaken by the postholder at the Calibration Test Centre based on the outskirts of Hull.

For an informal discussion and further information about this post and the associated duties please contact Daniel Padgham.