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Test & Calibration Specialist

South HollandHybridHours negotiable<3months

Support the transfer of specialist electronic and testing operations between European and UK manufacturing facilities.

  • Project-focused role involving significant time in the Netherlands.
  • Facilitate knowledge transfer, establish testing and calibration processes.
  • Support operational ramp-up activities in the UK.
  • Fluent in both Dutch and English for liaising between the sites and teams.

What you do

  • Lead and support the transfer of testing and calibration processes between sites.
  • Work alongside local engineering teams to capture knowledge, document procedures, and identify best practices.
  • Validate and test instruments in accordance with established protocols.
  • Diagnose equipment and system faults and support corrective actions.
  • Review, update, and create test procedures, work instructions, and checklists.
  • Develop training plans and support the upskilling of technicians, engineers, and team leaders.
  • Assess testing and calibration equipment requirements and support procurement activities.
  • Create calibration certificates and ensure compliance with applicable standards.
  • Manage laboratory setup activities, including environmental controls and equipment qualification.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Oversee transfer plans, ensuring project milestones and deliverables are achieved.

What they ask

  • Degree, HNC/HND, apprenticeship or equivalent experience in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
  • Fluent Dutch and English speaking / writing skills.
  • Extensive experience in testing and calibration of electronic, instrumentation, laboratory, or precision equipment.
  • Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills to component level.
  • Experience performing calibrations and producing calibration certificates.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
  • Strong organisational and project management skills.
  • Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Desirable.

  • Experience supporting site transfers, manufacturing relocations, or operational integration projects.
  • Knowledge of laboratory compliance requirements and environmental controls.
  • Experience developing training programmes and technical documentation.

Practical

  • The role combines office, laboratory, and manufacturing environments.
  • Comfortable working within temperature and humidity-controlled laboratory settings.
  • Willingness to travel internationally as required.

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