Equipment Technician

Job Introduction

Are you an experienced calibration technician looking to take on a new challenge? Are you a diligent and hardworking person with a passion for customer care, and excellent communication skills?

Are you interested in working for an organisation that is keen to provide exceptional service where you can make a difference? If so, we have the role for you.

About the role 

Lincs Laboratory provides laboratory and site testing services to the construction and highways industries. We are accredited by UKAS to ISO 17025 and are looking for an experienced person who can ensure the efficient and on-time calibration of our laboratory equipment. The lab is currently modernising its systems and you can play an important part in this transformation. This role will also be managing the incoming & outgoing samples ensuring that they are accurately recorded ready for the team to test.

About You

The successful candidate will be responsible for the calibration, adjustment, and service of a range of test instruments in accordance with British standards and inhouse procedures. This is a hands-on role requiring a methodical approach, strong technical knowledge, and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.

Candidates should:

• Hold a technical qualification (such as a time served engineering apprenticeship, ONC, HND, HNC, NVQ/BTEC Level 3 and above or demonstrable relevant experience) or other electrical and electronic trade experience.
• Proven experience in calibration within a traceable or UKAS ISO 17025 accredited laboratory preferred.
• Understanding of calibration principles, measurement uncertainty, and quality standards preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to interpret specifications, and calibration procedures.
• Strong IT skills for documentation and data analysis.
• Knowledge of Windows-based applications and automated laboratory software preferred.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Experience of working within a customer focused environment.

About Our Offer

Along with a competitive salary we are offering:

• “Green book” Local Government terms and conditions
• Access to Local Government Pension scheme (contribution rate of approx. 24%)
• Comprehensive benefits package including salary sacrifice for cars, cycles, plus excellent discount schemes
• 37 hour working week (as full time) including flexible and hybrid working
• A generous leave entitlement with a minimum of 28 days plus bank holidays and the option to buy more
• Free financial wellbeing advice

Further details can be found here: Rewards and benefits – Lincolnshire County Council 

If this sounds like the role for you, then please read through the full Job Description, before clicking apply!  If you would like to know more about Lincolnshire County Council and our current vacancies then click on over to www.lincolnshire.gov.uk. 

Applications will close on 19/05/25 and interviews will take place WC 02/06/25

For a confidential and informal discussion about the role please contact:

James Corrigan via email james.corringan@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Best of luck with your application

All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. 

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Fluency Duty 

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.