Calibration Engineer

Bedford, United Kingdom
5 days ago
£25,000 – £29,000 pa

Salary

£25,000 – £29,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Flexible
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Security Clearance
Required
Posted
30 Apr 2026 (5 days ago)

Benefits

Company vehicle and fuel card PhsPerks (Partnership with Reward Gateway) Phs Shop (Discount on household consumables) 24 hour wellbeing helpline Pension 23 days holiday plus bank holidays Additional earning potential through referral
Biomedical Field Calibration Engineer- Bedford Area
JPenn Medical is an established test and calibration supplier to the NHS, private healthcare providers, UK residential care and a range of other business sectors which use medical equipment and devices. Our trusted relationships with leading global manufacturers enable reputable high-quality technical knowledge and skill to play a key part in our service.
A day in the life of a Biomedical Field Calibration Engineer at phs will involve;
  • Working in multiple Medical environments daily.
  • Carrying out the required Test and calibration on Medical devices.
  • Completing all relevant reports and certification associated with your inspection & testing.
  • Ensuring all reports and certification are completed and summited on time.

What we offer at phs Group:
  • Salary of £25,000 - £29,000
  • Overtime available foradditional earning if applicable
  • Ongoingcareer development opportunities
  • Acompany vehicle and fuel card
  • phsPerks (Partnership withReward Gateway)
  • phs Shop (Discount on household consumables
  • A 24 hour wellbeing helpline
  • Pension
  • Additional earning potential through referral
  • 23 days holiday allowance plus bank holidays
The ideal candidate for a Biomedical Field Calibration Engineer at phs will have:
  • Full UK manual Driving License for a minimum of 12 months (Subject to insurance requirements), with a maximum of 6 points.
  • An understanding of Health and Safety Regulations within the workplace.
  • Demonstrate flexibility in working hours to test and calibrate equipment and to provide a service that exceeds customer expectations.
  • A fully enhanced DBS check will be completed at offer stage
  • Be confident to explain to the customer any necessary amendments and adjustments that have been made to the equipment.
About phs:
Phs compliancefocuses on helping more than 2,000 UK business customers test, install and manage their property infrastructure assets. PHS Compliance self-delivers electrical test and inspection, M&E installation & maintenance & asset verification with over 400 engineers based nationwide. Our technical and quality management standards are second to none, we are one of a few UK Companies accredited to UKAS 17020 inspection body standards for fixed wire and portable appliance testing.
At phs, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination.

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