Our client is a successful and well-established manufacturer, they are looking for an experienced Calibration Technician to join them on a temporary basis (3 months initially, likely to be longer). This role would suit someone ideally from the Automotive industry, with experience in a role such as a Calibration Technician / Calibration Engineer / Calibrator / Quality Technician / Quality Assurance Technician / Quality Controller / Quality Inspector / Quality Inspection Operative / similar role. The position requires you to be principally responsible for the successful execution and management of all internal and external instrument calibration. Required Experience: * Knowledge of maintaining calibration systems to meet IATF 16949 or similar standard. * Knowledge of working to customer specific requirements within the automotive industry or similar precision industry. * Knowledge of all test and measuring equipment on site. * Minimum 2 years of experience in supporting the implementation of calibration activities. * An understanding of health and safety requirements achieved through attaining a nationally recognised qualification. Personal Skills and Qualities: * Confidence. * Excellent technical skills. * Good numerical skills and an understanding of statistics. * Self-directed and motivated. * Leadership and team working skills. * Planning and organisation skills. * Communication, interpersonal and IT skills. * Problem-solving skills including Ishikawa, root cause analysis through 5 why, 8D, PDCA, six sigma and quality circles. Responsibilities: * First line contact with production on all equipment calibration matters arising * Perform all tasks in relation to routine calibration of every test and measuring equipment * Evaluate and troubleshoot non-operational instruments and measuring equipment * Providing a suitable and efficient measuring equipment and method when requested * Create, maintain and execute calibration procedures for various instrumentation and equipment * Evaluate new measuring equipment requirements; setting standards and specification * With coordination from the purchasing department manage all aspects of external calibration requirements, including evaluating calibration vendors based on qualification and expertise and monitor their performance * Maintain the calibration and repair schedules and monitor performance * Maintain calibration database for all internal instruments and monitor due dates, perform calibrations and generate calibration paperwork * Participate in audits by external bodies and represent the calibration department * Work with technical management and establish goals to expand and improve internal calibration capabilities. * To support ensuring that the calibration department complies with the requirements of the ISO / IATF standards and all customer specific requirements and specification. * To support the deployment of the company’s QMS is effective in achieving the target performance levels. * Investigations and preparation of investigation and countermeasure reports for customers in the event of any deviations in quality performance. * Work with support departments to support the achievement of internal and external performance targets. * Work with all internal departments to ensure that calibration procedures are being adhered to. Salary is £15.63 per hour. Hours of work: 8.00am - 4.10pm, Monday to Friday