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