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Join us and make a difference too!**Job Title:** Calibration Engineer**Location:** Loughborough, Leicestershire**Job Type:** Full-time, PermanentJoin BSI’s Product Certification Division as a **Calibration Engineer**, supporting the accuracy and reliability of testing across our Loughborough laboratory.In this key role, you’ll manage routine calibration activities, maintain scientific test & measuring equipment, and ensure all assets are available, serviceable and compliant with quality standards.Working closely with our testing teams and inventory controller, you’ll deliver a high-quality calibration and control service that underpins our operational performance and supports the integrity of our product certification work.We’re looking for someone who can take ownership of the calibration function, uphold exceptional standards, and contribute to the efficiency and excellence BSI is known for.**What You’ll Do:*** Coordinate routine calibration of laboratory instruments, ensuring UKAS traceability.* Maintain and update calibration schedules, manage equipment logistics, and perform occasional in-house calibrations.* Keep accurate records of calibration status, verify results, issue labels, and maintain documentation in the CMMS database.* Verify test rigs and instruments against requirements in relevant standards (e.g. BS EN).* Process new equipment requests and faulty equipment reports, coordinating repairs or replacements internally or externally.* Identify opportunities to improve calibration processes, efficiency, and standardisation.* Provide regular reporting on equipment status, forecasts, and repair progress.**What We’re Looking For:*** Practical experience with electronic and mechanical instruments; use, adjustment, and disconnection.* Minimum of A-Level, NVQ, HNC, or equivalent in a scientific, mathematical, or engineering subject (BSc desirable).* Experience with CMMS or similar database systems, and confidence using MS Office, SAP, or similar tools.* Strong problem-solving, analytical thinking, and attention to detail.* Digital confidence, statistical literacy, and data-driven decision-making skills.* Adaptable, resilient, and able to communicate effectively across teams.* Self-starter who can work independently, manage time efficiently, and coordinate colleagues when required.BSI offers a competitive total reward package, an independent and varied job in an international environment, flexible working hours, ongoing training, and development with the inclusion of Annual Bonus, Contribution Based Pension, Private Healthcare, 27 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays, Income Protection & Life Assurance.**Join BSI and help deliver calibration excellence that underpins our product testing and certification services.*****D&I Policy****BSI is committed to ensuring the diversity of our workforce reflects that of our clients and the communities in which we operate. Our goal is to create a sense of belonging for all employees by providing opportunities to develop, grow, and engage with our global organization all while having fun doing great work. BSI is a community where everyone can thrive.*If you require any reasonable accommodation to be made on account of a disability orimpairment throughout our recruiting process,please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner.#LI-GC1BSI is a business improvement and standards company and for over a century BSI has been recognized for having a positive impact on organizations and society, building trust and enhancing lives. Today BSI partners with more than 77,500 clients in 195 countries and engages with a 15,000 strong global community of experts, industry and consumer groups, organizations and governments. Utilizing its extensive expertise in key industry sectors - including automotive, aerospace, built environment, food and retail, and healthcare - BSI delivers on its purpose by helping its clients fulfil theirs. Living by our core values of Client-Centricity, Agility, and Collaboration, BSI provides organizations with the confidence to grow by partnering with them to tackle society’s critical issues – from climate change to building trust in digital transformation and everything in between - to accelerate progress towards a better society and a sustainable world.BSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.At BSI, we exist to have a positive impact. Our people influence international thinking and action on important issues. Their work builds trust in businesses and communities and enhances lives.Now we’re looking for passionate people to help us take on society’s biggest challenges. You’ll partner with key stakeholders to accelerate progress towards a better society and a sustainable world. Together, we’ll create solutions to global challenges like the climate crisis and how AI will be used.You’ll do rewarding, purpose-led work that impacts people’s health, safety and wellbeing. Your integrity will earn the trust of our stakeholders as we raise awareness of the difference we make to people around the world. You’ll have the opportunity to work across a wide range of industries across the globe.#NotYourStandardCareer.Be part of our future.