UKAS

About the Company

UKAS is the world’s leading #accreditation body delivering confidence in products and services, and supporting global value chains. Accreditation is an intrinsic part of the UK’s national #quality infrastructure which underpins all sectors of the economy, from food safety to forensics, construction to communications, energy to engineering.

Independent research has confirmed that accreditation contributes £1bn to the UK economy every year. Accreditation provides its direct clients with services that deliver real business value, a marketing and reputational advantage, access to national and overseas markets, and internal quality service improvements.

We couldn’t provide this without the scientific and technical expertise of our people, and our core values of integrity and continual improvement.

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Company Name

UKAS

Job Title

Independent Technical Assessor – Hardness Calibration

Job Description

Job Title: Independent Technical Assessor – Hardness Calibration Role Summary: Provide expert assessment of organizations performing hardness calibration, evaluating conformity with ISO standards (ISO 6506, 6507, 6508, 4545, 485, 17025) through review of documentation, procedures, and equipment. Deliver impartial findings and support accreditation decisions. Expectations: - Perform independent assessments while maintaining impartiality - Coordinate with assessors and clients on scheduling, reporting, and follow‑up - Adhere to UKAS quality, safety, and ethics standards Key Responsibilities: - Plan and conduct assessments of mechanical calibration bodies, focusing on hardness calibration - Review technical documentation, calibration procedures, and validation reports - Evaluate calibration practices for hardness testing machines, indenters, reference blocks, and measuring systems - Assess compliance with applicable ISO standards and measurement uncertainty contributions - Compile assessment findings, prepare reports, and recommend accreditation actions - Provide technical input to support accreditation decisions Required Skills: - Practical experience calibrating hardness indenters, reference blocks, and calibration equipment - Knowledge of hardness testing systems, force proving devices, indentation/laser interferometers, micrometers, and depth measurement technologies - Understanding of measurement uncertainty principles in calibration - Strong written and verbal communication - Ability to work independently, manage multiple assessments, and maintain impartiality Required Education & Certifications: - Degree, City & Guilds, HNC, ONC, or BTech in physical science, engineering, or metrology (preferred, not mandatory) - Relevant technical certifications or professional memberships are advantageous but not required

United kingdom

Remote

05-12-2025