About BEL Engineering

British Engines Group company, BEL Engineering, offers sub-contract machining services specialising in large capacity, heavy duty, horizontal machining.

BEL Engineering works primarily in the defence, nuclear, renewables and oil and gas sectors and operates from an advanced manufacturing facility based in Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne.

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As a Calibration Technician you will be part of the BEL Engineering QC team and will be responsible for managing the whole Calibration process.

What you’ll be doing

  • Run / maintain the calibration programme for all equipment requiring calibration, in line with the needs of the business.
  • Issue equipment recall notices regarding items due for calibration.
  • Obtain competitive quotations for items requiring external calibration.
  • Organise any ‘on & off’ site calibration required by appropriate sources.
  • Determination of acceptable and unacceptable condition of calibrated equipment to internal and external quality standards.
  • Where an item is found to be of unacceptable condition, raising the issue with the appropriate personnel and agreeing corrective actions.
  • Process calibration certs and updating database information.
  • Ensure all new equipment requiring calibration is processed correctly and added to the calibration database.
  • Generate requisitions to purchase new items when required.
  • Perform checks/audits to identify any uncontrolled equipment being used.
  • Ensure any damaged, ‘out of calibration’ or uncontrolled items are withdrawn from use.
  • Carry out trouble shooting, equipment maintenance and repairs where applicable (within agreed scope).
  • Work within designated budget and support cost reduction activities.
  • Support others with training if and when required.
  • Comply with the Quality Management System and minimise any impact on the environment whilst carrying out duties.
  • You may be required to perform additional tasks and responsibilities in line with the needs of the business.

Who we’re looking for

To apply, we ask that you have experience in using and an understanding of metrology with the ability to assess equipment against standards, make decision on the level of acceptability and have an appreciation of quality standards, processes and systems. You will also have an acceptable level of IT ability to use IFS/ERP and MS office and be able to interact and communicate with other employees.

With an enthusiasm for the job and the role of quality in the company, you will also possess excellent communication skills in order to competently give and gather information. You will have the ability to manage your own workload and deliver result in line with business deadlines, pursuing the highest level of service and focus and continually identifying opportunities to improve.

What we offer

  • Wellbeing app (Employee Assistance Program)
  • Holiday buy & sell
  • Car scheme
  • Competitive pay
  • Enhanced pension
  • Training & development

Employment is subject to a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check and further vetting may be required.