Electrical Engineer - Calibration

Electrical Engineer - Calibration

Location: Bredbury
Salary: £30,000 - £36,000 per annum (salary may be negotiable for candidates with significant relevant experience)
Contract: Temporary to Permanent
Hours: Full Time

About the Role

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrical Calibration Engineer to join a well-established technical services business based in Bredbury. This position offers the chance to work within a specialist engineering environment, carrying out the calibration, testing, maintenance, and fault diagnosis of a wide range of electrical measuring equipment.

This role would suit someone with previous experience in calibration, electronics, instrumentation, test engineering, or electrical engineering who is looking for a long-term opportunity with the potential to secure a permanent position.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform calibration of a variety of electrical test and measuring instruments to defined standards and procedures.
• Carry out troubleshooting, fault-finding, and minor repairs where required.
• Accurately document test results and maintain calibration records.
• Complete workloads within agreed timescales while maintaining high levels of quality and accuracy.
• Assist with calibration activities across other technical disciplines when business needs require.
• Ensure company testing and measurement equipment remains fit for purpose and compliant with internal procedures.
• Work closely with supervisors and colleagues to prioritise tasks and meet customer requirements.
• Attend customer sites to undertake calibration and testing activities when required.
• Adhere to company quality systems, procedures, and industry standards.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment.
• Participate in technical training, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support the wider engineering team with additional duties as required.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience within an electrical calibration, electronics, instrumentation, testing, or engineering environment.
• Knowledge of electrical measuring and testing equipment, including:

• Digital multimeters
• Electrical installation testers
• Portable appliance and safety testing equipment
• Frequency and timing measurement devices
• General calibration and test equipment

Experience using multifunction calibration equipment would be advantageous. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Strong attention to detail with the ability to produce accurate technical documentation. Ability to interpret technical specifications and follow established procedures. Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills. Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Full UK driving licence would be beneficial for occasional customer site visits.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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