Details:
- Salary: £32,000 - 42,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Reading Berkshire
- Date: 3 days ago
Description:
Field Calibration Technician
Location: Field Based (UK-Wide Travel)
Preferred Location: Within 1 Hour of Bramley, RG26
Salary: £32,000 - £42,000 DOE + Company Vehicle + Excellent Benefits
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Work Lyf Group are currently recruiting for an experienced Field Calibration Technician to join a growing and market-leading engineering business specialising in process instrumentation, calibration and technical support services.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with instrumentation calibration experience to join a successful organisation supporting high-profile customers across a wide range of industries including chemical, life sciences, power generation, food & beverage, water, wastewater, steel, paper, oil & gas and petrochemical sectors.
This is a field-based role covering sites across the UK, with occasional travel throughout Great Britain and Europe. Candidates located within a reasonable commute of Bramley, RG26 would be advantageous due to the client base.
The Role
You will be responsible for the calibration, servicing and repair of process instrumentation both on customer sites and within the workshop. The position offers an excellent mix of field and office-based work, with approximately 50% spent on customer sites and 50% in the workshop and office environment.
This is a customer-facing role requiring strong technical skills, excellent communication and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
What's on Offer?
Salary package of £32,000 - £42,000 depending on experience
Fully funded company vehicle
Company technology package
Fuel card
Breakfast, lunch and dinner allowances when working away
Paid overnight allowance
31 days holiday entitlement
Christmas shutdown
Company pension scheme
Healthcare cash plan
Free gym membership
Company-funded workwear
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Free onsite parking with EV charging facilities
Excellent long-term career prospects
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct calibration, servicing and repair of process instrumentation
* Carry out both field-based and workshop calibrations
* Travel to customer sites throughout the UK
* Produce detailed service reports and calibration certificates
* Build and maintain strong customer relationships
* Diagnose faults and ensure equipment performs to specification
* Deliver a high standard of technical support and customer service
* Ensure all documentation is completed accurately and on time
* Support continuous improvement activities within the business
About You
We are looking for a motivated and technically competent individual who enjoys working both independently and as part of a team.
Essential Requirements
* Instrumentation calibration experience within one or more of the following sectors:
Chemical
Life Sciences
Power Generation
Food & Beverage
Steel
Water & Wastewater
Paper
Oil & Gas
Petrochemical
* Full UK Driving Licence
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
* Excellent organisational and time management skills
* Customer-focused with the ability to build strong relationships
* Flexible approach to work and travel
* Self-motivated and capable of working independently
Desirable Skills & Qualifications
* Previous field service or customer-facing experience
* CCNSG Safety Passport
* CompEx 01-04 or 01-06
* Experience within process or petrochemical environments
* Electrical and control systems knowledge
* Profibus knowledge
* UKAS calibration knowledge
* ONC/HNC in Electronics, Instrumentation or Control Engineering
Personal Attributes
* Professional and reliable
* Excellent attention to detail
* Strong work ethic and positive attitude
* Confident communicating with customers at all levels
* Highly organised with strong punctuality and timekeeping
* Team player with a flexible approach
Apply Now
If you have experience in instrumentation calibration and are looking for a varied field-based role with excellent earning potential, benefits and career progression opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV and a member of the Work Lyf Group team will be in touch to discuss the opportunity further