Job Description

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented

Trainee Calibration Technician

to join our aerospace calibration and metrology team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for engineering, precision measurement, and technical development to start a rewarding career within a world-class aerospace environment.

You will receive full training in the calibration, verification, and maintenance of a wide range of precision instruments and measuring equipment used across our manufacturing and inspection departments.

About CW Fletcher & Sons Ltd:

With engineering expertise which has been refined over 130 years, CW Fletcher continues to innovate and be market leaders in complex engineering. Working hard to expand and develop, and using cutting edge technologies, we strive to offer the best solutions to every engineering challenge we encounter and exceed your expectations with our manufacturing solutions.

Why work for us?

From our background as a family run company we strongly believe that our people matter, and we pride ourselves on the wide ranging benefits, policies and initiatives which are offered to all of our employees. From apprenticeship schemes, to graduate schemes or just self-improvement, we are here to help you progress.

We are always looking for people to help us improve, and so if you are self-motivated, driven, honest, innovative and have a good moral compass, come and talk to us. An amazing opportunity has become available at CW Fletcher & Sons Ltd.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in the calibration and verification of dimensional, pressure, and temperature measuring instruments in accordance with company procedures and industry standards. Support the maintenance of calibration records and certificates within the Quality Management System (QMS). Learn to interpret calibration data, engineering drawings, and technical specifications. Help ensure all equipment is calibrated to UKAS standards and traceable to national standards. Support internal and external audits (NADCAP, ISO9001, AS9100). Maintain a clean, safe, and organised laboratory environment. Work collaboratively with inspection, manufacturing, and quality assurance teams.

What We're Looking For:

A keen interest in engineering, manufacturing, or aerospace. Minimum GCSEs (or equivalent) in Math's, English, and Science -- A-Level or BTEC in Engineering preferred. or relevant experience Strong attention to detail and manual dexterity. Ability to follow procedures accurately and record technical data clearly. Basic understanding of measurement principles and hand tools is an advantage. Good IT literacy (Excel, databases, calibration software). Willingness to learn and undertake formal training (NVQ, BTEC, or internal apprenticeship programme).

Why Join Us:

Structured training and career development pathway into a fully qualified Calibration Technician role. Opportunity to work with leading aerospace technologies and precision instrumentation. Supportive engineering team with on-the-job mentoring. Competitive salary and benefits package. Secure and long-term career prospects within a growing aerospace business

Equality and Diversity

CW Fletcher recognise the need for a diverse workforce and we are committed to equal opportunities in employment.

CW Fletcher employees and candidates who apply to work with us will be treated fairly and valued equally. All job requirements fit the needs of the business and those who work in it, regardless of age, disability, race, nationality, ethic or national origin, gender, religion, beliefs, sexual orientation, domestic circumstances, social and employment status, HIV status, gender reassignment, political affiliation or trade union membership.

GDPR

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a mandatory requirement for all businesses that handle and process data within the European Union and is enforced in the UK by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). GDPR aims at all employees particular those who have access to any personal data are fully aware of and abide by their duties and responsibilities under the Regulation. Personal data is any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier or to one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural or social identity of that natural person.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking Life insurance On-site parking Private medical insurance Sick pay
Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 13.65 per hour

Work Location: In person