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Calibration and Maintenance Engineer - Graduate Programme

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£31,900
Stevenage

Expected closing date: Monday, 2 November 2026

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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • Graduate programme in Calibration and Maintenance Engineering.
  • Starting salary of £31,900 with a £3,000 joining bonus.
  • Requires a minimum 2:2 degree in an engineering or physics discipline.
  • Applications close on Monday 2nd November 2026.

About the Role

This is a 2-year graduate programme starting in September 2027, focused on Calibration and Maintenance Engineering.

What You'll Do

As a Calibration and Maintenance Engineer, you will gain skills in:

  • Diagnosing and fault finding on Test & Process Equipment
  • Authoring instructions and/or specifications
  • Drafting and publishing drawing packs
  • Analysing fault related data
  • Introducing new equipment into manufacturing
  • Calibrating Test & Measurement equipment
  • Conducting process improvements

The programme is rotational, with placements that may cover:

  • Electronic Engineering – Special to Type Test Equipment commissioning & repair
  • Environmental & Mechanical Test Engineering - ESS & Pressure Test Equipment
  • Electrical Calibration – Special to Type Test Equipment & Commercially off the Shelf TE, Calibration
  • Mechanical Calibration – Positioner systems, alignment TE etc. calibration
  • Maintenance Engineering - Process & Mechanical Equipment commissioning & repair

You will also collaborate with functions such as Product Design, Test Equipment Design, Test Engineering and Quality Assurance.

Entry Requirements

Degree qualified (minimum 2:2) in:

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Electrical & Electronic Engineering
  • General Engineering & Engineering Design
  • Physics & Astronomy
  • Product Design
  • Production & Manufacturing Engineering

What We Offer

  • Salary: £31,900 per year
  • Joining Bonus: £3,000
  • Annual Salary Review
  • Company Bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance)
  • Pension: Maximum total contribution of up to 14%
  • Overtime: Opportunity for paid overtime
  • Annual Leave: 25 days plus option to purchase extra holiday
  • Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
  • Excellent career progression & development opportunities
  • Site Facilities: Subsidised meals, free car parking
  • Healthcare Cash Plan

Important Information

  • Commitment: Full time
  • Dynamic Working: 5 days per week on-site
  • Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS) required.
  • Programme Duration: 2 years
  • Start Date: September 2027