Lab Technician (Electrical / Calibration)
An exciting opportunity for a Lab Technician with experience or interest in calibration, instrumentation, electrical testing, laboratory operations, quality assurance and technical engineering environments.
If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Calibration Engineer, Test Technician, EC&I Technician, Instrumentation Technician, Electrical Test Technician, Calibration Technician, Electrical Technician, Instrumentation Engineer
Salary
£35,000 to £40,000 per annum + Benefits
Location
Macclesfield, Cheshire, North West England (SK11) – Fully Site Based, candidates must live within a commutable distance
Job Type
Full-Time, Permanent
Job Overview
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Lab Technician to join a growing technical services team supporting a UKAS accredited calibration laboratory.
As a Lab Technician you will assist with test set‑up, calibration activities, technical documentation, instrumentation testing and quality assurance processes involving electrical, pressure, flow and temperature equipment. This role would suit candidates with backgrounds in electrical engineering, testing, instrumentation, laboratory operations or technical services.
The Lab Technician will support ISO9001 standards, maintain calibration procedures and ensure precision instruments are tested, documented and returned to customers in excellent working condition.
Duties
* Equipment Calibration: Conduct hands‑on calibration of temperature, pressure, level, flow, electrical equipment and precision instruments in accordance with quality standards
* Testing and Inspection: Support test set‑up activities and ensure equipment is fully tested and returned in excellent working order
* Technical Documentation: Log calibration data, compile reports and maintain accurate records using internal systems and software packages
* Quality Assurance: Ensure calibration equipment remains compliant, safe and certified against UKAS recognised standards
* Laboratory Procedures: Follow departmental standard operating procedures and approved testing methods
* Health and Safety: Maintain health and safety standards within the laboratory and support audits where required
* Customer Support: Record discrepancies and communicate findings when necessary
* Laboratory Management: Maintain laboratory cleanliness and support inventory control activities
* Technical Development: Cross‑train in electrical, pressure and temperature calibration disciplines to support operational requirements
Candidate Requirements
Essential
* Ideally educated to HNC level or above
* Previous experience in a technical, engineering, electrical, laboratory or testing environment
* Excellent communication and customer service skills
* Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
* Good IT literacy including Microsoft Office 365, Word, Excel, Outlook and SharePoint
* Ability to follow procedures and work effectively within a self‑directed environment
* Highly motivated with strong organisational and problem‑solving skills
Desirable
* Previous experience in calibration or instrumentation activities
* Experience working with ISO quality standards
* Previous experience in a UKAS ISO17025:2017 accredited laboratory environment
* Understanding of electrical principles and engineering equipment
* Experience with field‑based calibration, TUS and SAT activities
* Knowledge of AMS2750 and CQI-9
Benefits
* Company Events - Because we love celebrating victories
* Free on‑site parking with electric/plug‑in charging points
* Modern open plan office with collaboration spaces and pool table
* Health and Wellbeing Cash Plan
* Company Pension
* Total holiday package of 31 days
* Employer‑sponsored office attire
* Christmas shutdown
* Free Gym membership
How to Apply
To be considered for this job, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CVs of job applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our client for consideration. By submitting your application you give us consent to submit your details to our client for this purpose.
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