Consultant name: Mohammed Siddique
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Job reference: JO-2212-254365-1
Date posted: 13/01/2026
Purpose of the Role The Calibration Technician plays a critical role in delivering high-quality calibration and instrumentation support within a regulated, mission-critical environment. During the initial phase, the role will focus on working closely with the principal contractor to develop documentation and support the client’s calibration and instrumentation requirements. Once the client campus is fully operational, the role will transition into a steady-state position, responsible for day-to-day service delivery, maintaining critical test equipment, coordinating third-party calibration services, and ensuring optimal system availability and compliance.
Key Responsibilities Calibration & Instrumentation Services
1. Deliver comprehensive control and instrumentation calibration services across the entire site
2. Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and client-requested calibration activities
3. Diagnose and rectify faults on field instruments, planning and completing remedial works
Procedures, Planning & Maintenance
4. Develop, implement, and maintain site calibration procedures and maintenance strategies
5. Define and manage equipment tolerances for plant and process systems
6. Identify test equipment requirements and suitable workspace provisions for calibration activities
7. Maximise plant and user equipment availability through effective planned maintenance
Technical & Project Support
8. Provide technical expertise to support projects, commissioning, and system handover activities
9. Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and A3 investigations, producing clear and structured reports
10. Initiate and receive Permits to Work in line with site procedures and safety requirements
Asset, Spares & Supplier Management
11. Identify spare parts requirements, raise orders, and manage stock levels effectively
12. Coordinate the dispatch and return of test equipment to third-party calibration suppliers in line with CMMS schedules
13. Ensure all work orders are completed within contractual performance metrics and timescales
Collaboration & Support
14. Work closely with the Systems Manager and site management team to support operational objectives
15. Provide cross-account and cross-team support when required
Accountabilities
16. Reporting to: Systems Manager
17. Collaboration with: Site Management Team
18. Direct Reports: None
19. Budget Responsibility: None (financial awareness required)
Person Specification Education
20. Good general education with strong written and spoken English
21. Basic mathematical competency
Training & Qualifications
22. Completed Formal Apprenticeship in Calibration and Instrumentation
23. HNC/HND (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline
24. cGXP Training (current Good X Practice – e.g. manufacturing or laboratory environments)
Experience (Essential)
25. Minimum 3 years’ experience in calibration maintenance within a regulated industry (e.g. pharmaceutical, food processing)
26. Demonstrated experience in writing and maintaining calibration procedures
Skills & Aptitudes
27. Strong verbal and written communication skills
28. High level of IT literacy, including experience with CMMS systems
29. Structured, methodical approach to fault-finding and documentation
Personal Attributes
30. Customer-focused, with a commitment to high standards of service delivery
31. Calm under pressure, able to make sound decisions in demanding situations
32. Physically fit, capable of using vertical access equipment
33. Comfortable working at height and on roofs when required
34. Team-oriented, with a collaborative and professional approach
Mohammed Siddique