Company Description
UTAC is a market-leading international group in digital & sustainable mobility, customisable testing solutions, customisable testing systems, vehicle engineering, homologation, regulatory advice & expertise, certification, training, corporate events and classic & sportscars festivals.
The Group provides services and systems to customers in the various sectors: mobility, transport, tyre, petrochemical, agriculture and defence industries. UTAC operates test centres and laboratories in France (including the official Euro NCAP facility), the UK, USA, Finland, Morocco, and Germany; it has subsidiaries in China, Korea and Japan. UTAC employs around 1300 people across its various locations.
As a group we share a strong and clear vision to deliver safe and efficient solutions and systems to our customers. We are proud and confident in our heritage, our capabilities and our people and believe that by creating a culture where individuals feel they can make a difference and enjoy coming to work, we can deliver the best possible service to our customers.
Our core values of Expertise, Innovation and Integrity provide a clear daily guide to how we work together safely, as one team, helping each other to succeed.
Job Description
Purpose
Reporting to – UK Metrology Manager – Calibration
As Senior Calibration Senior Technician, you would be responsible for conducting a variety of instrument calibrations (mainly electrical) to ensure the validity and traceability of measurements in compliance with ISO 17025:2017 requirements. The role will involve following procedures and ensuring compliance with client contractual and KPI obligations. External training and support will be provided.
Responsibilities
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Calibration of a wide range of measurement instruments (mainly electrical) in line with ISO 17025:2017 standard and customer requirements
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Achievement of agreed training objectives
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Assist your line manager to determine whether calibration capability is compatible with customer requirements
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Sign-off internal and external audits findings
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Participate in continuous improvement projects
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Develop new calibration methods in accordance with customer requirements
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Determine whether calibration capability is compatible with customer requirements
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Document and maintain existing standards, processes, KPIs and record keeping
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Undertake analysis of results, including statements of conformity or opinions and interpretations
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Act in accordance with the behaviours for UTAC colleagues at all times
Qualifications
Qualifications
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Formal qualification or experience in a relevant engineering discipline (preferably electrical / metrology based qualification)
Core competencies:
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Practical, hands-on and disciplined approach to work and timekeeping
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Competent IT skills (mainly MS Office including Word & Excel)
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Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
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Strong organisational, analytical and problem solving skills
Experience:
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Min. 2 years laboratory experience at calibration technician level or equivalent
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A good understanding of metrology, both practical and theory
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A basic understanding of ISO 17025:2017
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A basic understanding of the formulation of uncertainty budgets
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Competent and experienced in relevant technical disciplines
Personal Behaviours:
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Attention to detail
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No compromise approach to quality
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Willingness to learn and develop
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Methodical
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Flexible and adaptable
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Problem solver
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Highly motivated team player
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Customer focused
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High level of confidentiality and integrity
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Positive autonomous attitude
Other:
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Able to carry out manual handling tasks
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Monday – Friday, 37hr per week
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Flexibility to travel as and when required
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Full UK driving licence & own transport (UTAC is not easily assessable via public transport)
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Willing to undergo a Criminal Disclosure check
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NOTE: This position will be based at the UTAC Millbook Leyland site.
Additional Information
For you, as a potential UTAC team member, we believe that the international and diverse nature of our business combined with the passion, energy and friendliness of our people create a great place to work. UTAC is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, valuing inclusion and supporting our people to be themselves and at their very best.
By joining us you will gain access to a broad range of learning relevant to your role and personal development, as well as exposure to leading technologies and expertise.
Our reward and benefit programmes are designed to support our people with competitive and locally tailored packages combined with support for individual health and wellbeing both inside and outside of work.
In the UK this includes ;
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Life Cover
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Access to a wide range of discounts and offers via the Perkz reward scheme
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Recognition awards linked to our UTAC values of Expertise, Innovation and Integrity.
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Healthcare cashback plans
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Generous holiday benefits
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Contributory pension schemes
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Attractive family friendly policies; maternity, paternity, shared parental leave, flexible working.
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Access to a variety of employee assistance support services.
Learn more about UTAC and what and how we do what we do at www.utac.com
Candidates for positions at UTAC must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the country the role is based in. Immigration visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Note to Recruitment Agencies :
UTAC do not accept speculative applications from agencies for our open positions and any submissions made will not be accepted and no fees will be accepted or paid in respect of speculative CVs received.
