Technical Lead/Calibration & Metrology

at  Syntech Recruitment Limited

Technical Lead – Calibration & Metrology Location: Derby
Job Type: Permanent, full time.
Salary: £35k- £40k
Lead the Future of Precision & Calibration! Syntech Recruitment are excited to offer this fantastic opportunity! We are currently working with a global company that are specialists in their field and this position offers you the chance to really grow and develop and your career. If you want to take the next step, please get in touch.
Are you an expert in metrology, calibration, and precision measurement? Do you have the technical expertise to solve complex challenges and drive continuous improvement? We are looking for a Technical Lead to join the team—leading high-precision calibration operations, supporting process improvements, and providing technical leadership in an advanced engineering environment.
Why Join? ✅ Work with state-of-the-art calibration and metrology equipment
✅ Competitive salary & benefits package
✅ Opportunities for career development and training
✅ A leadership role in a collaborative and innovation-driven team
Your Role: As a Technical Lead, you will take responsibility for specialist and complex calibration and repair operations while ensuring full compliance with UKAS standards and contractual KPIs. You will also play a key role in process improvements, problem-solving, and mentoring colleagues to enhance overall team capabilities.

• Perform high-precision calibration of measuring instrumentation to National UKAS standards.
• Lead and coordinate technicians and engineers (non-supervisory role).
• Analyze and solve complex technical issues where precedent may not exist.
• Develop and drive continuous improvement initiatives for efficiency and accuracy.
• Maintain and service calibration instrumentation, equipment, and facilities.
• Produce, review, and audit manual and automated calibration procedures.
• Ensure compliance with BS EN ISO/IEC 17025 and company quality standards.
• Maintain accurate calibration records and certification documentation.
• Provide technical support and mentoring to colleagues.
• Participate in internal and external audits and interlaboratory measurement comparisons.
• Perform additional tasks aligned with your expertise and training as required.