Calibration Engineer

SGS

Ellesmere Port, England, United Kingdom permanent

Posted: March 20, 2026

Job Description

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability.

SGS’s Industries and Environment services help businesses ensure safety, sustainability, and compliance through testing, inspection, certification, and consulting—supporting sectors from manufacturing to infrastructure and environmental management.

Job Title: Calibration Engineer

Job Type: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Location: Ellesmere Port 

We are looking for a skilled and proactive Calibration Engineer to join our team and support the delivery of high‑quality calibration and certification services. In this role, you’ll carry out tank and fuel meter calibrations both on-site and at customer locations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and exceptional service. This is a hands‑on position with opportunities to contribute to process improvements and the ongoing development of SGS calibration services.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct calibration and certification of storage tanks, fuel meters, and associated equipment in line with industry standards and SGS procedures.
• Perform calibration work at SGS facilities, customer premises, and off‑site locations as required.
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of relevant codes of practice and emerging technologies within oil meter measurement systems.
• Support the continuous improvement of calibration processes, documentation, and operational procedures.
• Ensure all work is completed safely, accurately, impartially, and in compliance with SGS quality systems and the Company’s Code of Integrity & Professional Conduct.

Essential

• Full UK Driving Licence
• GCSE’s in Maths and English and other relevant subjects to grade (A-C), or equivalent
• FLT Licence.
• Safety passport (CCNSG)

Desirable

• Level 3 NVQ & HNC or above in an engineering discipline, or equivalent

At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for: 

• Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
• Private medical cover (subject to eligibility criteria)
• Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
• Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
• An additional day off for your birthday
• Retailer Discounts
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
• Length of Service Awards
• Christmas Vouchers
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives
• Discounted Gym Membership

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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