Field Calibration Technician

We are seeking a Field Calibration Technician to join our team, responsible for performing on-site routine service, recalibration, validation, and repair of high technology optical electronic instrumentation and associated accessories. This position is based at our Northampton facility where you will carry out routine service/repairs in-house, as well as involving frequent travel to customer sites throughout the UK. The successful candidate will be issued with a Company vehicle and other essential devices.

We understand that we are a 'niche' business and so we know that most people will not be familiar with or understand our products. We provide full training and would expect the successful candidate to commit to a structured induction and training programme.

If you are passionate about delivering quality technical support and have experience in calibration, repair, and validation of instrumentation, we would love to hear from you.

This is a full-time role (37.5 hours per week) that is based at our Northampton facility and involves travelling to customer sites in order to carry out service/repairs on-site.

Our hours of work are from 08:45am until 16:45pm, Monday-Friday., 1. Attend for, and fully engage and participate in training to:

• Perform routine service, recalibration and validation of optical electronic and associated instrumentation;


• Fault find and repair, to component level (where possible), a wide variety of electronic PCBs;


• Carry out mechanical and optical repairs to instrumentation;


• Monitor Test Equipment calibration records; organising timely recalibration and/of PAT testing of Test Equipment and appliances;


• Assist with customer's technical queries by telephone and Email communication;


• Assist with installation, commissioning, validation and testing of Facility Monitoring Systems, Clean Air Devices and Environments (by special arrangement);


2. Receive and process Goods-In, booking in customers' instruments;

3. Maintain stock and consumables - raising Purchase Requisitions;

4. Prepare and pack instruments for despatch following recalibration/repair;

5. Maintain a tidy workshop, stores and packing areas;

6. Work within the confines of the Company's quality system (ISO 9001:2015) and adhering to all policies and procedures;

7. Accurate completion of service reports, calibration certificates and other associated paperwork;

8. Maintain own health and wellbeing so as to perform work tasks efficiently;

9. Undertake any other duties as reasonably required by the employer, which are appropriate to the role.

Required Qualification(s): BTEC Level 3 in Electronic Engineering (and above) or equivalent

OptiCal Sciences Limited is a small and friendly family business based in Moulton Park, Northampton, who specialise in the supply and after sales service of micro-contamination control instrumentation (please visit www.optical-sciences.co.uk for a list of our products and services).

We are a leading supplier of measurement instrumentation and related products, offering exceptional service, technical support, and guidance in their use.

Our commitment to quality products and technical excellence is evident in our mission statement and quality statement, which guide our operations in the industries we serve.

4.0 out of 5
3 Charter Gate, Northampton
£30,000 a year - Full-time, Pulled from the full job description

• Additional leave


• Company car


• Company events


• Company pension


• Free parking


• On-site parking, Salary of £30k pa (more may be available)


• Enhanced Annual Leave (25 days + bank holidays)


• Company vehicle provided


• Company phone/devices provided


• Car charging point accessible (Northampton facility)


• In addition, we endeavor to close the business between Christmas and New Year (providing additional annual leave)


• We also endeavor to provide an annual Christmas bonus, based on the Company's profitability


Main Responsibility:

To perform routine service, recalibration, validation and repair of high technology optical electronic instrumentation, associated electronic instrumentation and Clean Air Products.