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Mobile Calibration Technician (Mechanical / Materials Testing)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Careers
Manchester
1 month ago
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Mobile Calibration Technician (Mechanical / Materials Testing)
£40,000 - £45,000 + Overtime + Company Van + 33 Days Holiday + 11% Pension + Training + Progression
Manchester (Covering M62 Corridor)

Are you a Calibration Technician from a Materials Testing or Mechanical/Force calibration background looking for a mobile role covering an M62 patch?

Do you want a role that grants autonomy and can provide training with the aim of you becoming a fully qualified Field Service Engineer in the future?

In this role you will be calibrating specialist test equipment used for Materials Testing. You will be covering an M62 patch, visiting various manufacturers, R+D sites and laboratories to carry out calibration to ISO17025 standards. Specialist manufacturer training and career development opportunities are on offer for ambitious candidates.

This company are a market leading manufacturer of Materials Testing equipment. With a global footprint, they are looking to capitalise on recent success and increase their market share around Northern England.

This role would suit a Calibration Technician or similar with knowledge of Mechanical or Materials Testing equipment calibration procedures looking for a varied, autonomous role covering an M62 patch that can offer specialist training and career development.

The Role:

  • Calibrating bespoke Test Equipment at customer sites<...

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