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Trainee Calibration Engineer Vacancy – Lab Based In Lincoln

Kickstart Your Engineering Career with AML

AML Instruments Ltd is a well-established and ambitious provider of calibration services and testing equipment, accredited to UKAS ISO/IEC 17025. We are offering an excellent opportunity for a trainee lab-based calibration engineer to join our team and develop into a fully trained, multi-skilled calibration engineer. This is a structured development role designed to take someone with the right attitude and train them into a confident, technically capable engineer with long-term career prospects. Location: Lincoln, LN1 2WE Salary: National Minimum Wage (during training) + overtime & bonus Contract: Full-time, 40 hours per week | Permanent (typically Monday–Friday)

The Role

You will begin by supporting experienced engineers in our laboratory, learning the fundamentals of calibration and gradually building your skills across multiple disciplines. Over time, you will be trained to carry out calibration independently across a range of equipment, including:

As your training progresses, you’ll take on increasing responsibility, working towards becoming a fully competent calibration engineer within a UKAS-accredited environment.

AML engineer using a handheld digital thermometer to verify temperature readings on a yellow portable temperature calibration unit.

Training & Progression

We place a strong emphasis on developing our engineers from the ground up:

Structured, hands-on training programme delivered by experienced engineers
Step-by-step progression through key calibration disciplines
Exposure to a wide range of equipment and industries
Ongoing mentoring and support throughout your development
Clear pathway to fully qualified Calibration Engineer status
Opportunities to specialise in technical disciplines (e.g. force, dimensional, electrical)
Potential to progress into senior engineering or technical specialist roles over time

This is a role for someone who wants to build a long-term technical career, not just a short-term job.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone with the right mindset and willingness to learn:

Strong interest in engineering, science, or technical work
Practical, hands-on approach with excellent attention to detail
Eagerness to learn and develop new skills
Good communication and teamwork skills
Positive attitude and strong work ethic
Excellent IT skills (full system training provided)
Full UK driving licence preferred (due to location)
Ideally with a level 3 qualification in engineering or another technical subject, e.g. A level maths or physics

No prior calibration experience is required — full training is provided.

What We Offer

Structured training with clear career progression
5-day working week (Monday–Friday)
Annual bonus and optional overtime
28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays, increasing with service
Option to purchase additional holiday
Company laptop
Pension and life insurance cover
Access to 24/7 virtual GP, mental health support, and counselling services
Annual salary reviews every July

Why Join AML Instruments?

At AML, we invest heavily in our people. You’ll be joining a supportive, forward-thinking team where training, development, and progression are a priority, not an afterthought. Our engineers work with leading organisations across the UK, and we are committed to helping you build a stable, skilled, and rewarding career in the calibration industry.