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Calibration Engineer

Chevron Recruitment Agency

Job Location:

Essex - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 23 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 5 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

Role: Calibration Engineer

Location: Stansted

Hours: 37.5 Monday - Friday

Salary: 30000

1. Job Purpose

As a Calibration Engineer you will be responsible for performing calibration inspections and measurements providing technical guidance and specifications to trainees and maintaining accurate auditable calibration records.

You will ensure all data is recorded and managed in accordance with established procedures using calibration management systems.

2. Job Accountabilities

Calibration of mechanical measuring equipment including micrometers callipers torque wrenches and crimp tools.
Calibration of electrical equipment including multimeters insulation testers and LCR meters.
Calibration of specialist products where appropriate to the individual.
Repair and fault-finding to component level.
Maintaining the serviceability of all tools and test equipment used for calibration.
Maintaining the calibration database filing system calibration certification and associated files.
Providing on-the-job training and mentoring at all levels as required.
Assisting in the development and improvement of inspection and calibration procedures.
Participating in internal and external audits as required.
Ensuring that all mandatory and legislative quality health safety and environmental requirements are implemented at all times.
Supporting process improvement and functional development.
Liaising with internal and external auditors.

4. Key Dimensions and Related Job Results

The role has an impact on the following areas:

Financial performance
Compliance performance
Safety performance
Safety culture
Company reputation

5. Operating Environment

The role is based in a calibration laboratory near Stansted Airport Essex.

6. Qualifications Experience and Knowledge

6.1 Qualifications and Education

A technical engineering qualification at one of the following levels:

Degree
HND
HNC
NVQ/BTEC Level 3 or above

6.2 Skills and Abilities

Practical experience in calibration activities within a laboratory or technical environment.
Knowledge of UKAS ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation requirements and calibration certification processes.
Understanding of calibration uncertainty budgets principles practices and theories.
Ability to perform calibration tasks in accordance with established procedures and quality standards.
Ability to maintain accurate calibration records and documentation.
Proficiency in Windows-based software and laboratory automation systems including Microsoft Excel.
Full UK driving licence.

Benefits:

Role: UKCAA/EASA B1 Licenced Engineer

Location: Heathrow

Hours: 554 shift pattern 14:00 - 02:00

Salary: 67053 basic 5000 Shift Pay up to 6000 approval Pay

Aircraft Types: EASA/UKCAA A320 Family A330 (Trent 700) A350 B777 (GE90/Trent 800) B787 (GEnx/T1000)

Ideally A320 (PW1100G) B787 (GEnx/T1000) on UKCAA

Accountabilities:

Effective Management development and motivation of the team
To lead by example
To ensure all tooling equipment and premises within allocated responsibility are serviceable and any discrepancies are duly reported
Responsibility to ensure all company and legal requirements regarding aircraft/component inspection and production documentation are duly complied with.
To maintain licence/qualification and training validity necessary to support inspection authorisation utilised during completion of productive work tasks.
To maintain a working knowledge of maintenance procedures ensuring strict adherence while carrying out line work tasks.
To maintain acceptable airworthiness safety and performance standards in their delegated areas of responsibility.
Responsibility to maintain a high standard of written daily maintenance hand-overs.
To ensure the accomplishment of maintenance and inspection tasks within responsible area using resources in the most efficient and cost-effective manner.
To undertake additional tasks and projects as required for the efficient and productive functioning of the company.

Key Areas/Tasks:

Maintain acceptable airworthiness safety and performance standards in their delegated areas of responsibility while striving to uphold customer OTP record.
To uphold the terms of any authorisation gained as required by the Head of Compliance ensuring the highest quality standards of work carried out by themselves and staff under their control.
To ensure the accomplishment of maintenance within responsible area using manpower and resources in the most efficient and cost-effective manner.
To aid in ensuring all relevant Station EASA and CAA regulations are met.
To ensure relevant procedures are followed maintained and reviewed ensuring compliance with all regulations.
To ensure all relevant directions procedures and directives are followed and correctly read and recorded.
To ensure all H & S issues are assessed and brought to the attention of the Station Manager.
Responsibility to ensure all company and legal requirements regarding aircraft/component inspection and production documentation
are duly complied with.
To ensure a good relationship is established and maintained between all line station personnel and interfacing departments
To aid the Customer Airlines on-time performance record
To ensure all responsible staff are regularly briefed and aware of their responsibilities and updates.
To ensure the line station is maintained in a clean safe and efficient manner
To ensure qualifications are kept up to date.
To maintain awareness of all H & S obligations and responsibilities.
To attend meetings as required between shift supervisors and Station Mangers
To keep Customer MOC informed at all times about the serviceability and maintenance condition of the aircraft.
Maintain an awareness of the latest Technical Instructions NTEs and Procedures from all sources.
At the beginning of each shift be conversant with any ongoing problems and aid the Shift Leader to maintain an accurate shift Log throughout the duty period.
To carry out tasks as detailed by the Shift Leader and Station Manager
Ensure vehicle and ground equipment checks are completed and certified to comply with CAP 642 requirements.

Qualification & Education:

A level or GCSE A-C standard grades
A recognised apprenticeship within the aircraft industry or similar
UK CAA Part 66 B Licensed Aircraft Engineer with cat A on station A/C types
Authorisations on at least 2 Customer A/C types
UKCAA licence with A320 family. Ideally with PW but we can support with this.

Experience:

Experience of Base operated A/C
Recognised aircraft qualification or certificate
Commercial focus and understanding of Company business objectives.
Willingness to embrace change and flexible working practices

Training & Knowledge:

Demonstrate a working knowledge of line maintenance activities and expectations.
Demonstrate a basic standard of computer literacy.
Demonstrate ability to gain and maintain company authorisations by complying with company and customer procedures.
Excellent effective communication skills
Self-motivated and demonstrate organisational skills within time limiting situations

Understand and adopt effective team leadership when required.

Benefits: