Trainee Calibration Engineer

Bridport, Dorset (DT6) | £30,000 per annum | Monday to Friday | Full-Time | Permanent

Introduction

Launch Your Engineering Career with a Growing Industry Leader

Are you mechanically or electrically minded and looking for a career where you can develop specialist technical skills, travel across the UK, and work with leading organisations in the Aerospace, Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, and Engineering sectors?

Our client is a rapidly expanding provider of calibration, testing, inspection, and compliance services, supporting some of the UK's leading organisations within highly regulated industries. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a motivated Trainee Calibration Engineer to join their team in Bridport.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with hands-on engineering experience who is looking to build a long-term career within a specialist technical field. Full training will be provided through a structured 12-month development programme, allowing you to develop into a fully qualified Calibration Engineer.

The Role

As a Trainee Calibration Engineer, you will support the calibration, maintenance, and repair of precision equipment used within Aerospace, Pharmaceutical, Engineering, NHS, and Private Healthcare environments.

The role combines laboratory-based work at the Bridport facility with regular visits to customer sites throughout the UK, providing excellent variety and career development opportunities.

Key Duties

• Calibrate, test, and repair precision equipment.
• Perform both laboratory-based and on-site calibration activities.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records in accordance with UKAS accreditation requirements.
• Travel to customer sites across the UK to complete scheduled work.
• Deliver a professional and customer-focused service during site visits.
• Use company-provided technology to manage job reports and communications.
• Successfully complete training assessments and development milestones.
• Support wider engineering and operational activities as required.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year's experience in an electrical, mechanical, engineering, maintenance, or technical role.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Comfortable using modern technology and digital systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel extensively throughout the UK, including occasional overnight stays.
• Right to work in the UK.

Desirable

• Previous calibration, inspection, testing, or service engineering experience.
• Experience working within regulated industries.
• Relevant engineering qualifications or technical training.

What We Offer

• £30,000 annual salary.
• Company van provided for business travel.
• Full training and ongoing development programme.
• Opportunity to gain specialist industry-recognised skills.
• Exposure to a wide range of industries and technologies.
• Clear long-term career progression opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Monday to Friday working pattern.

Interested?

Apply now to begin your career as a Trainee Calibration Engineer and take advantage of this structured development opportunity.

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