With a century of experience in textiles and related products BTTG and Shirley are the leading independent organisation for testing and certification. BTTG specialise in the testing, certification and auditing of Personal Protective Equipment and Construction Products.  Shirley is a member of the OEKO-TEX® Association and offers testing and certification to STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®, MADE IN GREEN BY OEKO-TEX®, STeP, DETOX TO ZERO, ECOPASSPORT, LEATHER STANDARD by OEKO-TEX® plus analytical and investigation services and a member of the Expert Witness Scheme.  In essence we certify, test, audit, advise and train.

We operate in ten countries, assist clients in over 70 countries and have four laboratories in the UK along with one in India.  Our offices are in the UK (Manchester and Leeds), Bangladesh, China, Kenya, Pakistan, Singapore, Vietnam, India, South Africa and the USA. 

We are seeking an enthusiastic Calibration Officer to join our Technical Team based in Trafford Park, Manchester.

Reporting to the Technical Manager the main duties are:

Calibration of a wide range of laboratory equipment and instrumentation, in accordance with ISO17025 (or other applicable accreditation standards), this may include:

• Timely and accurate calibration of laboratory equipment, in accordance with ISO17025.
• Cooperating with laboratory staff on calibrations where appropriate.
• Maintenance of the calibration records on the internal site equipment database.
• Contribution to the development of a new Group equipment database.
• Calibration, control and allocation of reference standard equipment.
• Compiling, signing, organising and reviewing of calibration certificates, both internal and external.
• Organising, shipping and quote reviewing of all external calibrations.
• Calculation of uncertainty budgets for calibration procedures.
  Involvement in the review and development of calibration procedures for existing and new equipment.
• Providing calibration support to the laboratory managers/staff especially for the commissioning and validation of new equipment and processes.

Additional duties as required.

This role is based in Manchester but regular travel to our site in Leeds is required.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Good understanding of Calibration ideally with significant practical experience.
• Knowledge of Uncertainty of Measurement and Decision Rules would be advantageous
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Critical and analytical thinking, combined with excellent attention to detail.
• A background in chemical, fire and / or physical testing.
• Degree educated or of degree calibre in one of the above or closely related subjects.
• Proactive and self-motivated.
• Planning and organisation skills with the ability to schedule and co-ordinate activities.
• Time management skills with ability to work under pressure to tight timescales and deadlines.
• Previous experience working with varied technical standards.
• Have experience of working in an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory, preferably in technical role. Ability to practically apply these requirements to a laboratory setting.
• Ability to develop a knowledge of textiles testing and related activities.
• The successful candidate will need to be prepared to adopt a hands-on approach and ensure that work is progressed quickly whilst maintaining the highest levels of quality for a safety critical industry.

What you’ll get in return:

• Experienced in an ISO 17025 accredited lab
• 25 days holiday
• Competitive salary & Bonus Scheme
• Flexi-time system
• Health Cover
• Contributory Pension Scheme

Please contact HR for further information or if you would like to apply.