Calibration Technician

Location: Bradford, BD4
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week (Monday–Friday)
Salary: Up to £32k
Contract Type: Permanent

About the Role

We are recruiting a Calibration Technician to join a leading engineering organisation in Bradford. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining the site-wide Calibration System, ensuring all measuring and test equipment meets internal quality requirements and external audit standards.

You will play a key part in supporting the Quality function, controlling calibration activity across the plant, and ensuring equipment compliance to keep operations running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

Calibration & Quality Control

• Perform on-time calibration of all relevant measuring and test equipment
• Maintain and update the calibration database with accurate records
• Coordinate all external calibration work and liaise with suppliers
• Measure and record samples as required
• Produce scrap reports and maintain supporting documentation
• Ensure compliance with internal Quality Management Systems (including TS16949 standards)
• Support audits by ensuring full traceability of calibrated equipment

Safety & Housekeeping

• Uphold health and safety standards at all times
• Respond promptly to any H&S concerns within the work area

Risk, Equality & Compliance

• Work in line with company risk-management policies and procedures
• Ensure compliance with equality, diversity, and ethical employment standards

General Responsibilities

• Routine visits to production areas
• Carry out any reasonable duties aligned with the role and business needs

What We’re Looking For

• Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship trained (or equivalent)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar calibration or metrology role (advantageous)
• Understanding of TS16949 or similar quality system requirements
• Knowledge of associated calibration standards (Plug Gauges, Micrometers, Calipers, etc.)
• IOSH “Working Safely” or similar qualification (advantageous)
• Excellent attention to detail and record‑keeping accuracy

Working Environment

• Mix of office and controlled factory floor work
• Comfortable, air‑conditioned office space
• Routine time spent in production areas (full PPE required)

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Stable Monday–Friday working pattern
• Opportunity to support key quality and compliance functions
• Well‑structured, professional engineering environment
• Long‑term progression opportunities within a global organisation

Interested?

If you’re an experienced Calibration Technician looking to join a forward‑thinking engineering business, hit Apply Now, or contact Tom at The Recruitment Group to discuss the role further.