Laboratory Technician – Calibration

Laboratory Technician – Calibration | Worcester
Hours: Monday to Thursday: 08:00–16:30 | Friday: 08:00–15:30
Contract Type: Temporary / Temp to Perm
Pay Rate: £13.00 – £14.00 per hour
Start Date: Immediate
Location: Worcester

A well-established precision engineering lab in Worcester is looking for a Laboratory Technician to support its ongoing calibration and testing work. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong attention to detail and a keen interest in laboratory processes and quality control.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and calibrate hardness test blocks for Rockwell, Vickers, and Brinell standards
• Carry out routine checks on calibration tools and record equipment performance
• Pick and prepare steel, aluminium, and brass test blocks from raw material stock
• Move test blocks between workstations (calibration, engraving, packing)
• Operate hardness testing machines, record results accurately, and generate test certificates
• Use optical tools to assess indentation results and determine hardness values
• Laser engrave test blocks with necessary information (serial numbers, tolerances, etc.)
• Pack and ship test blocks with appropriate documentation and corrosion protection
• Maintain up-to-date records of all calibration activities and assist with KPI reporting
• Support laboratory standards in line with accreditation guidelines (UKAS scope)

Skills & Requirements:

• Experience operating Rockwell, Vickers, or Brinell testing equipment is highly desirable
• Good IT skills, particularly with spreadsheets and basic reporting
• Strong organisational and record-keeping abilities
• Familiarity with lab-based best practices and quality assurance processes
• Physically capable of handling and moving test blocks as needed
• Able to work independently and communicate effectively with internal teams

If you enjoy working in a hands-on technical role and want to be part of a friendly, specialist team, we’d love to hear from you!