Calibration Manager (ISO 17025 / Metrology)

Leeds
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Calibration Manager (ISO 17025 / Metrology)
£50,000 - £55,000 + Hybrid + Company Car + 33 Days Holiday + 11% Pension + Benefits
Leeds, Yorkshire

Are you a Calibration Manager or Calibration Engineer looking to step up, with experience in ISO 17025 looking for a hybrid role that offers the autonomy to create new processes and progression opportunities into people management positions?

This company specialise in bespoke test equipment across metrology and automotive sectors. They operate as part of a Fortune 200 company, but pride themselves on their small company feel and numerous Blue-Chip clients - valuing autonomous working, career progression and great employee retention.

In this role you will be responsible for maintaining and updating this company's ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 accreditation. They manufacture highly complex and bespoke test equipment many sectors, but your focus will be on calibration and metrology services. You'll be given the autonomy to introduce new best practices and ensure the company maintains and updates it's UKAS accreditation into the future.

This role would suit a Quality Manager or similar with knowledge of ISO 17025 / Calibration looking for a role that grants autonomy, responsibility and continued progression.

The Role:

Maintaining and updating ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 accreditation
Focusing on Metrology and Calibration Services
Hybrid working 2-3 days a week
Progression opportunities into people management positionsThe Person:

Calibration Manager or Calibration Engineer looking to step up
ISO 17025 and ISO 9001 Knowledge
UK Driving LicenseJob Reference BBBH 19364a

Quality, Engineer, Manager, Service, Engineer, ISO, 9001, ISO9001, Implementation, ISO17025, 17025, Laboratory, Calibration, UKAS, Automotive, Metallurgy, Metrology, Leeds, Bradford, York

If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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