Laboratory Technician – Calibration
FA-116

£13 - £14 Per Hour

Full Time

Contract

Worcester, Hereford and Worcester

Manufacturing And Production

Posted 2 days ago

Expires In 26 Days

Job Description

Laboratory Technician – Calibration | Worcester
Hours: Monday to Thursday: 08:00–16:30 | Friday: 08:00–15:30
Contract Type: Temporary / Temp to Perm
Pay Rate: £13.00 – £14.00 per hour
Start Date: Immediate
Location: Worcester

A well-established precision engineering lab in Worcester is looking for a Laboratory Technician to support its ongoing calibration and testing work. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong attention to detail and a keen interest in laboratory processes and quality control.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Prepare and calibrate hardness test blocks for Rockwell, Vickers, and Brinell standards
  • Carry out routine checks on calibration tools and record equipment performance
  • Pick and prepare steel, aluminium, and brass test blocks from raw material stock
  • Move test blocks between workstations (calibration, engraving, packing)
  • Operate hardness testing machines, record results accurately, and generate test certificates
  • Use optical tools to assess indentation results and determine hardness values
  • Laser engrave test blocks with necessary information (serial numbers, tolerances, etc.)
  • Pack and ship test blocks with appropriate documentation and corrosion protection
  • Maintain up-to-date records of all calibration activities and assist with KPI reporting
  • Support laboratory standards in line with accreditation guidelines (UKAS scope)
Skills & Requirements:
  • Experience operating Rockwell, Vickers, or Brinell testing equipment is highly desirable
  • Good IT skills, particularly with spreadsheets and basic reporting
  • Strong organisational and record-keeping abilities
  • Familiarity with lab-based best practices and quality assurance processes
  • Physically capable of handling and moving test blocks as needed
  • Able to work independently and communicate effectively with internal teams
If you enjoy working in a hands-on technical role and want to be part of a friendly, specialist team, we’d love to hear from you!
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