About the role

  • Calibration Engineer at Babcock maintaining product quality and safety through equipment management and compliance. Conduct calibration and testing across diverse operations at Devonport.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct calibration and testing of measurement instruments.
  • Support protocol development, ensure ISO 17025/10012 compliance.
  • Complete documentation and guide trainees to deliver accurate, timely records.
  • Perform calibration and testing of Dimensional, Torque, Mass, Pressure, and Temperature instruments.
  • Support development and delivery of measurement protocols, data sheets, and calibration procedures.
  • Complete calibration certificates and reports for all work undertaken.
  • Ensure facility compliance with ISO 17025 (UKAS accredited) and ISO 10012 standards.
  • Provide technical guidance to trainees, ensuring adherence to procedures and timely completion of calibration records.

Requirements

  • Extensive experience with mechanical, temperature, and pressure instruments in precision measurement environments.
  • Strong understanding of ISO 17025 and UKAS accreditation, with proven documentation and calibration procedure skills.
  • Proficient in Excel-based uncertainty budgets and electronic workflows using standard IT and Office tools.
  • Detail-oriented and methodical, delivering consistent, high-quality results with professionalism and integrity.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration across teams and with customers.
  • NVQ Level 4 or equivalent professional status, or substantial experience in a relevant engineering discipline.
  • Completion of a recognised apprenticeship in a related field is preferred.
  • Must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) security clearance.

Benefits

  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
  • Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
  • Employee share scheme
  • Employee shopping savings portal
  • Payment of Professional Fees
  • Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
  • Holiday Trading allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or sell up to one working week of annual leave
  • ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year for volunteering work
  • Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Job title

Calibration Engineer

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

£40,098 per year

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

Location requirements

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