Service & Calibration Engineer

Job Description Service & Calibration Engineer Gloucestershire / Castle Donington c£32,000 + fully expensed car & 10% allowance As demand for high‑confidence measurement continues to grow, Renishaw is expanding its calibration and verification capability to ensure customers achieve peak performance from their CMM (Coordinate Measurement Machines) and Equator‑X systems. This will be a key, customer‑facing role at the heart of this mission. Primarily field‑based, you will work hands‑on at customer sites across the UK — with occasional international travel — carrying out service, maintenance, calibration, and verification on a range of metrology equipment. In this role, you will ensure systems operate to the highest standards, meeting ISO 10360‑2/5 requirements and directly supporting Renishaw’s global reputation for metrology excellence, accuracy, and trust. Your work will have a visible impact on customer confidence, product quality, and manufacturing performance. Renishaw will provide comprehensive training and structured on‑the‑job development, enabling you to build the skills and confidence required to work independently in the field. As your experience grows, there is clear potential for progression within the team, offering long‑term career development within a world‑leading engineering organisation. Key Responsibilities Core Calibration & Technical Duties Perform Service and maintenance to a high standard on CMMs and Equator‑X machines Perform ISO 10360‑2 and ISO 10360‑5 verification and calibration on CMMs and Equator‑X machines, following approved Renishaw procedures Set up, stabilise, and measure with calibrated artefacts (gauge blocks, step gauges, spheres, temperature sensors) in accordance with company processes. Prepare and apply calibration labels, certificates, and documentation to customer equipment. Conduct performance analysis, including error mapping using laser interferometers (XL‑80 / XM600). Diagnose causes of verification failures and advise customers on corrective actions. Support installation and commissioning teams where calibration expertise is required (e.g., post‑retrofit verification). Maintain accurate calibration records, equipment logs and follow company calibration database processes. Customer Interaction & Support Provide expert guidance on calibration standards, measurement uncertainty, and machine performance. Communicate test results clearly, ensuring customers understand compliance status and any follow‑up recommendations. Deliver on‑site user guidance on maintaining machine performance and environmental best practices. Represent Renishaw professionally, building strong customer relationships and trust. Continuous Improvement & Feedback Supply feedback to engineering, metrology and R&D teams regarding recurring calibration issues or product improvements. Assist in refining calibration procedures, internal best practice, and customer documentation. Contribute to raising global calibration standardisation across the service network. Key Requirements HNC Mechanical Engineering, Metrology, Mechatronics or equivalent. Previous experience in a customer facing, field based role. Excellent customer‑facing communication and professionalism Methodical, detail‑driven mindset with analytical skills. Capable of working independently on customer sites with minimal supervision. Strong ownership and reliability in delivering high‑quality calibration outcomes. Additional Requirements UK driving licence. Willingness and availability for frequent travel with overnight stays during the week, including occasional overseas assignments. Ability to work in controlled environments and follow strict calibration procedures. Desirable Experience but not essential Proven experience in calibration, metrology, CMM verification, or precision engineering. Background in high‑precision industries (aerospace, automotive, medical, advanced manufacturing). Understanding of measurement principles, uncertainty, and traceability. Experience with Renishaw CMM technologies including Equator‑X, REVO‑2, UCCServer, and calibration databases (e.g., QC Gages). Ability to interpret calibration certificates, metrology reports, and technical drawings. Additional role specific benefits Fully expensed Company Car Allowance for travel and daily sustenance expenses 10% Field Service allowance extensive on the job training & development Benefits When you join Renishaw, we're committing to your future career. That's because we believe in developing our people's skills and promoting them internally. We also offer a benefits package that's highly desirable; including a 9% non-contributory pension, discretionary annual bonus, *subsidised onsite restaurants and *coffee shops, free parking, *car sharing scheme and *24 hour fitness centres. ( not available at all sites ). We also want to promote a healthy work-life balance as much as possible, so we have introduced a hybrid working policy which allows for a combination of home and office based working depending on the nature of your role. We also offer a variable working programme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Life Assurance policy of 12 times annual salary, Cycle to Work scheme, enhanced maternity pay subject to qualifying criteria, Health Cash Plan, the option to join BUPA Renishaw Health Trust and an Employee Assistance Programme for employees and family. Please click here for further information about our benefits. At Renishaw we believe that our success is powered by welcoming a workforce of diverse and talented people. Through encouraging an inclusive culture, where all our employees are free to be themselves, we can achieve our core values: Innovation, Inspiration, Integrity, and Involvement. If you are excited about the role but feel as though you don’t meet all the requirements, we would encourage you still to apply. You might just be the right person for this role or another opportunity at Renishaw. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to make interviews and jobs more accessible. Should you have any difficulty during the recruitment process, or require any reasonable adjustments please contact the recruitment team on 01453 524600 or . Please click here for further information about diversity and inclusion at Renishaw. Employment Type: Permanent Time Type: Full time Requisition Number: R9347 Service & Calibration Engineer (Open)