Laboratory Technician – Calibration | Worcester
Hours: Monday to Thursday: 08:00–16:30 | Friday: 08:00–15:30
Contract Type: Temporary / Temp to Perm
Pay Rate: £13.00 – £14.00 per hour
Start Date: Immediate
Location: Worcester
A well-established precision engineering lab in Worcester is looking for a Laboratory Technician to support its ongoing calibration and testing work. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong attention to detail and a keen interest in laboratory processes and quality control.
Key Responsibilities:
* Prepare and calibrate hardness test blocks for Rockwell, Vickers, and Brinell standards
* Carry out routine checks on calibration tools and record equipment performance
* Pick and prepare steel, aluminium, and brass test blocks from raw material stock
* Move test blocks between workstations (calibration, engraving, packing)
* Operate hardness testing machines, record results accurately, and generate test certificates
* Use optical tools to assess indentation results and determine hardness values
* Laser engrave test blocks with necessary information (serial numbers, tolerances, etc.)
* Pack and ship test blocks with appropriate documentation and corrosion protection
* Maintain up-to-date records of all calibration activities and assist with KPI reporting
* Support laboratory standards in line with accreditation guidelines (UKAS scope)
Skills & Requirements:
* Experience operating Rockwell, Vickers, or Brinell testing equipment is highly desirable
* Good IT skills, particularly with spreadsheets and basic reporting
* Strong organisational and record-keeping abilities
* Familiarity with lab-based best practices and quality assurance processes
* Physically capable of handling and moving test blocks as needed
* Able to work independently and communicate effectively with internal teams
If you enjoy working in a hands-on technical role and want to be part of a friendly, specialist team, we’d love to hear from you!