Calibration TechnicianThe calibration technician enables the safe, compliant and reliable manufacture of live vaccine by executing calibration, verification and maintenance of measurement and test equipment across production, laboratory and facility systems on site.Responsibilities:Perform scheduled and unscheduled calibrations and verifications of process, lab and facility equipmentConduct field and bench calibrations; update calibration recordsInvestigate out-of-tolerance events, support root-cause analysis and corrective actionsMaintain traceability to national/international standards and manage reference standards; coordinate third-party calibrationsSupport installation, commissioning and validation of new instruments and process equipmentLiaise with QA, Production and Maintenance to schedule calibrations with minimal downtimeMaintain calibration tools, spares and controlled documentation; propose improvements to procedures and workflowsExperience:Practical experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device or other regulated manufacturing environments preferredExperience performing field and bench calibrations on process, laboratory and facility instrumentsExperience using calibration management systems/CMMSSolid understanding of calibration principles, measurement uncertainty and traceability to national/international standards (e.g., NIST or equivalent)Familiarity with GMP/cGMP requirements, ISO 17025 concepts and controlled documentation practicesWorking knowledge of process and laboratory instrumentation: pressure, temperature, flow, level, pH/DO probes, balances, multimeters, HVAC/environmental sensors, data loggers, sterilization indicatorsBasic awareness of instrument commissioning, validation/qualification activities and root cause analysis for out of tolerance eventsStrong practical calibration skills (field and bench) and accurate record keepingCompetency with CMMS/calibration software and MS Office (Excel, Word)Good troubleshooting and analytical problem solving abilitiesAttention to detail and high standards for data integrity and documentationEffective communication and teamwork; ability to liaise with QA, Production and MaintenanceOrganisational skills and ability to prioritise tasks in a dynamic manufacturing environmentQualificationsQualification: Level 6/7 apprenticeship, Higher Certificate, National Diploma or equivalent in Instrumentation, Mechatronics, Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience)Experience: 7+ years in calibration/instrumentation/metrology; pharmaceutical/biotech experience preferredSkills: calibration principles, uncertainty and traceability; hands-on with process and lab instruments; familiarity with GMP/ISO 17025 concepts; competency with CMMS/calibration software and MS OfficeDesirable: PLC/HMI knowledge, calibration/metrology certification, GMP and ISO 17025 awareness, electrical safe isolation trainingHow to Apply:Please submit your resume to About NES Fircroft:NES Fircroft is the world's leading engineering staffing provider, with over 100 years of combined experience delivering workforce solutions. We are a people-focused business, and with over 105 offices in 85 different countries, we have access to the best talent wherever it may be in the world.I focus on CapEx Projects across the life sciences industry, supporting industry-leading clients across Europe.If this role doesn't sound of interest, but you are interested in hearing of other roles more aligned, reach out to me on