Technician

My client is looking for a technician to join the busy team to carry out equipment testing, calibration of test rigs and instrumentation as well as involvement with the production of reports of certificates for stock control and client retention.

Salary: GBP21,000 - GBP22,000

Location: Preston

The Job

• Comply with and operate to all Health & Safety and quality assurance requirements in accordance with relevant standards
• Performing traceable & UKAS accredited calibrations, and testing building services components including, but not limited to, weather louvers & storage heaters under ISO 9001 & BS EN ISO/IEC 17025 quality systems
• Install, manage and handle customers' kit and test samples, items, and instrumentation
• Calibrate and maintain reference apparatus, including conformance checks
• Preparation and packing of instruments prior to hire and receipt of stock returns
• Liaison with customers and internal colleagues
• Preparing report data and ensuring the test work is properly documented and filed (complying with formal procedures)
• Any other duties commensurate with the role

The Person

• Recognised qualification in mechanical/electrical engineering
• Experience of working in a calibration test environment to ISO 9001 or ISO17025
• Knowledge of the production of uncertainty budgets
• Methodical with a practical ability including diagnostic skills
• PC literate
• Excellent numeracy and administrative skills
• Knowledge or experience in the measurement of air velocity, humidity, pressure and temperature
• Understanding of health and safety compliance
• Ability to work unsupervised to meet deadlines as well as a team player