Field Based Calibration Service Technician

Jackson Hogg are currently working with one of our clients, assisting with the search for a Field Based Calibration Service Technician, covering the Midlands region

Our client are a leading name in the manufacture, supply and service/maintenance of temperature, pressure, flow and level measurement and control devices and equipment. Due to a period of growth, they are looking to recruit an experienced and dedicated field Service Technician on a full time, permanent basis

Key responsibilities :-

• undertaking calibrations on various customer sites across the UK
• You will be required to provide a safe, proactive, flexible and comprehensive calibration and technical service, to support our clients in maintaining instrumentation and systems across electrical, flow, pressure and temperature parameters of work
• Perform calibration on customer equipment using approved procedures and good metrology practices
• Calibration of measurement instrumentation which controls and monitors flow, level, pressure and temperature systems, in line with company procedures complying with UKAS and NADCAP standards
• Provide technical support and development to colleagues and customers
• Install, configure, commission, calibrate and repair on-site instrumentation
• Conduct all duties in accordance with company Health & Safety procedures and policies. Adhere to site safety rules, permit to work systems and carry out risk assessments and method statement
• Liaise with customers prior to executing the job to ensure full understanding of the nature of the job when required, ensuring all required safety controls have been implemented
• Comply with industry codes of practice and company Quality Management System
• Ensure all documentation and certification are accurate and produced on time
• Build relationships with the internal sales, calibration laboratory and engineering teams

The successful candidate for this role will be able to display some or all of the following experience and qualifications :-

• Apprentice trained in either calibration or engineering discipline with transferrable skills
• Understand and comply with company and customer safe systems of work
• Hands on experience with flow, level, pressure and temperature instrumentation
• Be driven and self-motivated with a keen eye for detail
• Be capable of working on their own initiative and alongside a team of professional Calibration Engineers
• Professional manner and must be comfortable with communicating face to face with clients
• Be comfortable with regular travel, including nights away from home
• Be willing to work overtime when required, including occasional weekends
• Good computer skills and familiar with Microsoft Office
• NVQ Level 3 in electrical/electronic discipline
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel
• Preferably qualified to HNC/HND in appropriate engineering field
• Have previous experience working in a calibration role and possess a good understanding of calibration practices and theories for industrial ovens/furnaces and refrigeration systems
• Attended the PRI Introduction to Pyrometry course for AMS2750 and possess knowledge of pyrometry to NADCAP/aerospace standards
• Ability to configure, commission, install and repair instrumentation

On offer is a permanent, full time role with company vehicle and subsidised travel. A basic salary of between 28,000 and 32,000 is on offer with the possibility of overtime, overnight stay allowance and other company benefits

For more information or to apply for this role, please either send your CV online or call Richard on (phone number removed)