Calibration and Test Technician
CV-LibrarySouth Shields, South TynesidepermanentPosted: 22 July 2026
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Our client are specilaists in their industry sector, they are looking to recruit a Calibration and Test Technician on a permanent basis.
The Job you’ll do
* Responsible for the assembly, repair, calibration and packing of all products in line with specification.
* Assembling products as directed and in line with approved drawings.
* Ensuring all products are built to specification and meet the quality standards defined.
* Ability to understand simple wiring diagrams.
* Repairing products in line with company procedures.
* Calibrating products in line with company procedures.
* Packing products in line with company procedures.
* Ensuring all Health and Safety guidelines are adhered to.
* Undertaking both internal and external training in line with the company skills matrix requirements.
* Ensuring all equipment and tooling used for the work are fit for purpose.
* Ensuring that the MRP system (Odoo) is accurately updated.
* Provide input into internal audits and contribute to continuous improvement. This to include identifying errors or technical problems that may arise.
* Ensuring that all workspaces are kept tidy and manageable.
* Ability to support other departments on the shop floor when needed.
About You
Educated to GCSE/NVQ level 2 and above.
Ability to interpret technical documentation/drawings.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain a high standard of work.
PC literate.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
Soldering experience – through-hole, basic SMD, wire-to-wire.
Experience of working in a small to medium-sized company.
Experience working within a regulated industry.
Experience in operating equipment in a machine shop i.e., Lathe, Pillar drills, Bench grinder etc.
Experience of PCB testing & fault finding an advantage.
Experience in drilling/tapping of metal work.
Minimum of 5 years in a Mechanical/Engineering/Production environment.
Working Hours -Monday to Thursday 8.00am - 5.00pm. Friday- 8.00am - 12.45pm.
The Rewards and the Benefits
Bonus scheme.
Company pension.
Free On-site parking.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Our client are specilaists in their industry sector, they are looking to recruit a Calibration and Test Technician on a permanent basis.
The Job you’ll do
* Responsible for the assembly, repair, calibration and packing of all products in line with specification.
* Assembling products as directed and in line with approved drawings.
* Ensuring all products are built to specification and meet the quality standards defined.
* Ability to understand simple wiring diagrams.
* Repairing products in line with company procedures.
* Calibrating products in line with company procedures.
* Packing products in line with company procedures.
* Ensuring all Health and Safety guidelines are adhered to.
* Undertaking both internal and external training in line with the company skills matrix requirements.
* Ensuring all equipment and tooling used for the work are fit for purpose.
* Ensuring that the MRP system (Odoo) is accurately updated.
* Provide input into internal audits and contribute to continuous improvement. This to include identifying errors or technical problems that may arise.
* Ensuring that all workspaces are kept tidy and manageable.
* Ability to support other departments on the shop floor when needed.
About You
Educated to GCSE/NVQ level 2 and above.
Ability to interpret technical documentation/drawings.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain a high standard of work.
PC literate.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
Soldering experience – through-hole, basic SMD, wire-to-wire.
Experience of working in a small to medium-sized company.
Experience working within a regulated industry.
Experience in operating equipment in a machine shop i.e., Lathe, Pillar drills, Bench grinder etc.
Experience of PCB testing & fault finding an advantage.
Experience in drilling/tapping of metal work.
Minimum of 5 years in a Mechanical/Engineering/Production environment.
Working Hours -Monday to Thursday 8.00am - 5.00pm. Friday- 8.00am - 12.45pm.
The Rewards and the Benefits
Bonus scheme.
Company pension.
Free On-site parking.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)