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Mechanical Calibration Technician / Tool Testing Operative (Air tools) is required for a permanent role for a global company in the Salmesbury, BB2 area. Salary £26,500 pa, company vehicle & superb benefits (see below). The Tool Testing Technician will be working 40 hours (M-F Days) + occasional O/T, applicants must hold a full UK DVLC as they will be required to work in the field and stay away from home occasionally.
  
This is a fantastic opportunity with long-term security, excellent career prospects and training provided for a candidate wishing to develop a career in calibration. The client will consider Ex-Forces, or candidates who have may have not fully completed a quality, calibration, electrical or mechanical apprenticeship. This position may also suit a Stores person, Assembler, Kitter or Logistics Operative with an interest in mechanics or testing and with some familiarity of torque, pneumatic, power tools and or mechanical equipment.
  
Benefits: 

£26,500 pa (DoE)
40 hours per week, typically 8am – 4:30pm - possible flexibility
26 days hols + B/hols
Company vehicle (after training period), laptop & mobile.
Excellent life assurance and company pension scheme, up to 11% Employer pension contribution.
Occasional O/T particularly at busier times and when working in the field.
In-house and external training provided.
Salary sacrificed heath care scheme.
Company sick pay after qualifying period.
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The successful Tool Testing Technician / Calibration Operative day to day duties will include:  

Test tooling using semi-automated systems to traceable standards in lab and at Customers’ sites within given timeframes.
Identify solutions to customer problems and communicate them effectively, such solutions to include but not be limited to advice on calibration cycles, test points and equipment usage.
Ensure that customer reports are completed professionally and clearly articulate the outcome and recommendations of any visit.
Documenting and inputting data / results onto computer software and producing calibration certs.
Ensure that all stock, equipment & tools are kept clean safe, secure and maintained to high level.
Attend training courses necessary to develop and maintain competence to undertake the role.
Flexibility to work approved O/T and work away from home with overnight stays if required.   
The ideal Tool Testing / Calibration Technician will have the following experience / skills / characteristics: 

Knowledge of or previously operated pneumatic, torque, power tools and or mechanical equipment and parts.
PC literate in MS Word and Excel (Essential)
Hardworking, keen to learn, pursue self-development and provide a quality service to customers (Essential)
Good interpersonal communication skills both verbal & written. (Essential)
Able to work as part of a team or alone with the minimum of supervision (Essential)
Full UK driving licence, preferably clean (Essential)
To have a basic understanding of the tool testing, calibration process and quality systems (Desirable)
Recent experience of calibrating torque, air tools or power tools to in-house or traceable standards (Desirable)
Relevant mechanical / metrology engineering qualification i.e. HNC, NVQ / BTEC / C&G L3 etc.(Desirable)
Time served or completed a relevant mechanical engineering / quality apprenticeship. (Desirable)
Knowledge of importing / exporting from Excel databases and report generation from databases and calibration software such as Indysoft, MetCAL, InGAGE, ProCal, SureCal etc. (Desirable)
Previous experience of working in the calibration, aerospace, automotive or manufacturing sectors (Desirable)   
Key words: Calibration, Testing Technician, Stores Person, Logistics Operative, Assembly, Semi-Skilled, Kitter, Field Service, Ex HM Forces, Mechanical, Air Tooling, Pneumatic, Torque Tools, Power Tools, Avdel Bottle, Cherrymax Bottle, Huck Puller / Swager, Nut Runner, Pin Gun, Pulse Gun, Inspection, AS 9100, QA, QC, Testing, Quality, Aerospace, Automotive, Travel, Full Time, Permanent, Blackburn, Salmesbury, Preston, Lancashire
  
The successful Tool Testing Technician / Calibration Operative (Pneumatic / Airtools & Torque) will need to be methodical, numerate, organised, possess good communication skills, PC literate (Outlook, Word & Excel). and flexible as you will be required to work at other sites with overnight stays, work overtime and other duties not mentioned in this job description. You will have the relevant qualifications or experience, be trustworthy, punctual, conscientious, keen and have a practical approach to work.
  
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