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 teamsIf 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