Calibration Technician

We are working with our client Procter and Chester (Measurements) Limited to find a Calibration Technician.

About Us

Established in 1983, PCM are a leading manufacturer in custom load cells, strain gauge installations and force calibration. We work closely with our customers providing unique engineered solutions in the force measurement field.

PCM’s quality management system is certified to ISO9001 and our calibration laboratory is accredited by UKAS to ISO17025:2017 for force calibration.

Our team works with state-of-the-art machinery in a newly refurbished working environment using high specification equipment and computers. We work with exciting, high-profile customers and are considered to be at the cutting edge of our sector. PCM are well-established and are experiencing a period of growth, increasing opportunities for our team to be involved in ground-breaking new technologies and projects.

As a Calibration Technician your role will be to undertake calibration of load cells and instrumentation, operating test machines and recording results.

Please note, if you are a candidate who is looking to pursue an apprenticeship or a further education qualification, PCM would also be happy to fully support and fund this.

The main duties of the role are as follows:

· Calibration of load cells and instrumentation to customer specification

· Set up and operation of test machinery

· Handling load cells and precisely positioning them within the test environment

· Applying appropriate forces via the test machinery and capturing the data produced

· Recording test results within excel via accurate data input

· Inspection of mechanical and electrical instrumentation to ensure they function as required

· Carrying out repair and soldering work to load cells

To be successful in the role of Calibration Technician you will need to demonstrate the following attributes and skills:

· Work with accuracy and attention to detail

· Adopt a methodical approach to all tasks

· Be practically minded with good hands-on experience

· Have a willingness to learn, not afraid to ask questions

· Be prepared to carefully read instruction manuals and specifications

· Able to work to deadlines and maintain concentration under pressure

Requirements

GCSE English & Maths at Grade C or above.

Able to work unsupervised as part of a team, with the ability to prioritise and solve problems

What We Offer

Salary: £25,000 - £32,000 depending on experience, Permanent, Full-Time.

Holidays : 25 days per annum + bank holidays.

37.5 Hour Working Week: Monday-Thursday: 8:30-17:00, Friday: 8:30-14:30.

Auto enrolment pension scheme.

Free onsite parking.