Senior Calibration Engineer
Location: Plymouth, Devon
Compensation: £43,935 + Benefits
About the role
As a Senior Calibration Engineer you’ll be at the heart of our Mechanical Calibration team, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of Inspection, Measuring, and Test Equipment (IMTE) used across our operations and Ministry of Defence assets. This career-defining opportunity leads technical excellence in a UKAS-accredited environment, where your expertise directly impacts national safety and engineering standards.
Responsibilities
* Lead and mentor calibration staff to uphold technical standards.
* Develop and refine measurement procedures and uncertainty budgets.
* Authorise calibration certificates and technical documentation.
* Investigate complex measurement issues to enhance accuracy.
* Drive improvement initiatives and manage capital expenditure projects.
Qualifications
* Level 5 qualification or equivalent professional status in engineering.
* Alternatively, Level 4 qualification with significant relevant experience.
* Exceptional attention to detail with a structured, methodical approach.
* Proven track record of delivering consistent results with professionalism, integrity, and leadership.
* Strong problem‑solving, mentoring, and team‑leading capabilities in technical environments.
* Experience in Metrology desirable, with a solid engineering or scientific background.
* Passion for continuous learning and driving best practices in regulated industries.
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. Your eligibility may be affected by place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held.
Benefits
* Generous holiday allowance
* Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
* Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
* Employee share scheme
* Employee shopping savings portal
* Payment of Professional Fees
* Reservists in the armed forces receive 10‑days special paid leave
* Holiday Trading allows employees to buy additional leave or sell up to one working week of annual leave
* ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day’s paid leave a year to undertake volunteering work with a chosen organisation or registered charity
* Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
Closing date
28/10/2025
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