Mechanical Calibration Engineer
Location: Bristol
Rate: £280/300 Per Day
Length: 6 months
Hours: Opportunity to do your 40 hours over 4 days
Syntech Recruitment are working in partnership with a leading UKAS-accredited calibration laboratory to support the appointment of multiple Mechanical Calibration Engineer, specialising in hand tool metrology.
The successful candidates will work on a broad range of mechanical inspection tools, delivering high-quality calibration services to clients in aerospace, automotive, and general engineering. The role is ideal for someone with solid bench-level experience in dimensional metrology who takes pride in quality and accuracy.
Mechanical Calibration Engineer Responsibilities:
Calibrate mechanical measuring equipment such as micrometers, verniers, height gauges, bore gauges, DTI indicators, plug gauges, thread gauges, and similar hand tools
Work to UKAS or in-house standards
Produce clear and accurate calibration certificates and maintain detailed records
Inspect, identify, and report faults, wear, or non-conformities in mechanical instruments
Operate manual and semi-automated dimensional test equipment with a focus on precision
Support the wider team with metrology guidance and continuous improvement initiatives
Mechanical Calibration Engineer Experience:
Strong background in mechanical calibration, with a focus on dimensional and hand tool equipment
Previous experience in a UKAS-accredited (or ISO/IEC 17025 aligned) environment (desirable)
Confident working with a wide variety of inspection tools
Excellent attention to detail, report writing, and documentation accuracy
Able to work independently or within a collaborative, quality-driven team
Qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Metrology, or equivalent (apprenticeship, ONC/HNC) desirable
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