Trainee Calibration Engineer

Trainee Calibration EngineerBridport, Dorset (DT6) | £30,000 per annum | Monday to Friday | Full-Time | Permanent IntroductionLaunch Your Engineering Career with a Growing Industry Leader Are you mechanically or electrically minded and looking for a career where you can develop specialist technical skills, travel across the UK, and work with leading organisations in the Aerospace, Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, and Engineering sectors? Our client is a rapidly expanding provider of calibration, testing, inspection, and compliance services, supporting some of the UK's leading organisations within highly regulated industries. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a motivated Trainee Calibration Engineer to join their team in Bridport. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with hands-on engineering experience who is looking to build a long-term career within a specialist technical field. Full training will be provided through a structured 12-month development programme, allowing you to develop into a fully qualified Calibration Engineer. The Role As a Trainee Calibration Engineer, you will support the calibration, maintenance, and repair of precision equipment used within Aerospace, Pharmaceutical, Engineering, NHS, and Private Healthcare environments. The role combines laboratory-based work at the Bridport facility with regular visits to customer sites throughout the UK, providing excellent variety and career development opportunities. Key Duties • Calibrate, test, and repair precision equipment. • Perform both laboratory-based and on-site calibration activities. • Maintain accurate documentation and records in accordance with UKAS accreditation requirements. • Travel to customer sites across the UK to complete scheduled work. • Deliver a professional and customer-focused service during site visits. • Use company-provided technology to manage job reports and communications. • Successfully complete training assessments and development milestones. • Support wider engineering and operational activities as required. Requirements • Minimum 1 year's experience in an electrical, mechanical, engineering, maintenance, or technical role. • Full UK Driving Licence. • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality. • Good organisational and communication skills. • Comfortable using modern technology and digital systems. • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. • Willingness to travel extensively throughout the UK, including occasional overnight stays. • Right to work in the UK. Desirable • Previous calibration, inspection, testing, or service engineering experience. • Experience working within regulated industries. • Relevant engineering qualifications or technical training. What We Offer • £30,000 annual salary. • Company van provided for business travel. • Full training and ongoing development programme. • Opportunity to gain specialist industry-recognised skills. • Exposure to a wide range of industries and technologies. • Clear long-term career progression opportunities. • Supportive and collaborative working environment. • Monday to Friday working pattern. Interested?Apply now to begin your career as a Trainee Calibration Engineer and take advantage of this structured development opportunity. Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.