Duration:
Permanent
Hours:
Full-time
37.5 hour working week
Monday-Thursday: 8:30-17:00
Friday: 8:30-14:30
Holidays:
25 days per annum
Plus bank holidays
Location:
On-Site
Closing Date:
26th August 2025
About Us
Established in 1983, PCM is a deeply passionate, third generation family business that works with the latest technology to provide load cell manufacture, strain gauge installation and force calibration services that are best in class, globally.
Over the past 40 years, we have continually reinvested in our facilities and developed a wealth of experience, meaning today we are well-equipped to solve the biggest, most unique and most demanding measurement challenges in any engineering sector.
Our reputation for uncompromised quality and precision, combined with our commitment to traceability and continuous improvement (as evidenced by our IS09001 and UKAS 17025:2017 accreditations), sees our skilled team repeatedly trusted by industry leaders to keep their critical operations running smoothly.
Following our recent rebranding, PCM is now expanding as part of our long-term goal to become undisputed, worldwide leaders in the load measurement field.
About The Role
Since its inception in 2018, our UKAS accredited calibration laboratory has been going from strength to strength, and is now regarded by many as the leading force calibration facility in the UK. Today, the services it delivers continue to gain great popularity, due to the unusually fast turnarounds we’re able to offer, without compromising on quality. Now, we’re in permanent need of additional resources so that we can maintain this momentum we’ve worked tirelessly to build.
As a calibration technician you’ll be trusted to operate our lowly utilised state-of-the-art electro-mechanical and hydraulic servo-controlled test frames, which were recently custom built to a specification that meets the strictest accuracy and ease-of-use requirements. Highly specialist R&D projects will also demand tactful use of our hand press and deadweight set-ups to maintain ultimate loading control.
Working efficiently but thoroughly, without taking shortcuts, on load measurement devices of all shapes and sizes, will be key to your success.
Key Responsibilities
- Calibration of load cells and instrumentation to customer specification.
- Set up and operation of test machinery.
- Handling load cells and precisely positioning them within the test environment.
- Applying appropriate forces via the test machinery and capturing the data produced.
- Recording test results within excel via accurate data input.
- Inspection of mechanical and electrical instrumentation to ensure they function as required.
- Carrying out repair and soldering work to load cells.
- Maintaining a safe working environment by adhering to strict safety protocols and maintenance guidelines.
Key Skills
- Able to work with great accuracy and attention to detail.
- Adopt a methodical approach to all tasks.
- Practically minded with good hands-on experience.
- Strong willingness to learn.
- Prepared to carefully read instruction manuals and specifications.
- Able to work to deadlines and maintain concentration under pressure.
- Strong team player who is respectful, honest and loyal.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- GCSE English & Maths at Grade C or above.
Desirable Qualifications & Experience
- HNC, HND or similar qualification in an engineering related discipline. If you’re a school or college leaver we can support you with achieving this.
Employee Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Personal development
- Training and certifications
- Professional registration support
- Pension scheme
- 4.5 day working week
- On-site parking
- Retail discounts
