The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Test & Calibration Senior Contractor to support the transfer of specialist electronic and testing operations between European and UK manufacturing facilities.
This project-focused role will involve significant time spent in the Netherlands, working closely with local teams to facilitate knowledge transfer, establish testing and calibration processes, and support operational ramp-up activities in the UK.
You will need to be fluent in both Dutch and English as it’s a kay role liaising between the two sites and teams.
The position is expected to involve approximately 3 out of 4 weeks in the Netherlands and 1 week in the UK for the first 5 months and then it will drop to circa 50/50 split between the UK and the Netherlands throughout the remaining project duration.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support the transfer of testing and calibration processes between sites.
- Work alongside local engineering teams to capture knowledge, document procedures, and identify best practices.
- Validate and test instruments in accordance with established protocols.
- Diagnose equipment and system faults and support corrective actions.
- Review, update, and create test procedures, work instructions, and checklists.
- Develop training plans and support the upskilling of technicians, engineers, and team leaders.
- Assess testing and calibration equipment requirements and support procurement activities.
- Create calibration certificates and ensure compliance with applicable standards.
- Manage laboratory setup activities, including environmental controls and equipment qualification.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Oversee transfer plans, ensuring project milestones and deliverables are achieved.
Candidate Requirements
- Essential
- Degree, HNC/HND, apprenticeship or equivalent experience in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
- Fluent Dutch and English speaking / writing skills.
- Extensive experience in testing and calibration of electronic, instrumentation, laboratory, or precision equipment.
- Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills to component level.
- Experience performing calibrations and producing calibration certificates.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Strong organisational and project management skills.
- Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
- Desirable
- Experience supporting site transfers, manufacturing relocations, or operational integration projects.
- Knowledge of laboratory compliance requirements and environmental controls.
- Experience developing training programmes and technical documentation.
What's on Offer
- 6-9 month contract opportunity.
- International project exposure with travel to the Netherlands.
- Opportunity to play a key role in a major operational transfer programme.
- Collaborative engineering environment focused on quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Working Environment
The role combines office, laboratory, and manufacturing environments.
Applicants should be comfortable working within temperature and humidity-controlled laboratory settings and travelling internationally as required.