Apprentice Technician

Trescal LTD; Aberystwyth; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Full time

Job summary

Trescal Ltd. is offering an Apprenticeship across UK sites to train in calibration engineering and fault finding.

You will learn to calibrate and optimise measuring instruments while adhering to ISO9001/ISO17025 quality systems. The four-year programme includes NVQ Level 3 and BTEC Diploma Level 3 in Engineering, calibration fundamentals, in-house training across disciplines, and external personal development courses.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs including English and Maths at grade 4 or higher (or Scotland National 5 grade A-C in English, Math and Science).
• PC literacy and knowledge of Microsoft software.
• Proactive approach to learning and problem-solving.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to attend college weekly in term time.

Responsibilities

• Learn to calibrate and optimise a wide range of measuring instruments.
• Fault find and repair equipment.
• Work in accordance with our Quality System and Company Procedures audited to ISO9001 and ISO17025 by BSI and UKAS.
• In-house training rotating across various calibration disciplines in UKAS accredited laboratories.
• Personal development courses with external training provider.

Skills

Good interpersonal and communication

Proactive problem-solving

PC literacy

Education

NVQ Level 3 & BTEC Diploma Level 3 (Level 7 Scotland) in Engineering

GCSEs including English and Maths

Tools

Microsoft software

Job description

Unlock your Potential

with a Trescal Apprenticeship

If you are looking to develop a career in the engineering sector, gain new skills and work for a growing and diverse global company that offers flexible working, then this role is for you.

Trescal is the global independent expert in calibration services. Each year, companies active in the aerospace, automotive, pharmaceutical, chemical, energy, electronics and telecommunication sectors entrust Trescal with their calibration needs.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of our Apprentice programme, which is available across all of our main UK sites.

About the Role

You will be trained to calibrate and optimise a wide range of measuring instrumentation and learn to fault find and repair equipment You will be required to perform in accordance with our Quality System and Company Procedures that are internally & externally audited to ISO9001 and ISO17025 by BSI and UKAS.

This 4 year programme will include:

• NVQ Level 3 & BTEC Diploma Level 3 (Level 7 Scotland) in Engineering


• Calibration Fundamentals


• In house training rotating across various calibration disciplines e.g. pressure, temperature, electrical, in UKAS accredited laboratories


• Personal development courses with external training provider


• Microsoft software packages

Future Prospects

Upon completion of your Apprenticeship, you will be a qualified Calibration Engineer and hold UKAS signatory status. Your further development will move you to a Senior Engineer, Technical Lead, Technical Specialist or a Management role. There is also the opportunity to further develop your formal qualifications.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 GCSE's including English and Maths at grade 4 or higher or in Scotland National 5 grade A-C in English, Math and Science


• PC literacy and knowledge of Microsoft software


• Proactive approach to learning and problem-solving


• Good interpersonal and communication skills


• Ability to attend college weekly in term time