Apprentice Technician

Trescal LTD; Filton; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Continuous development and training

25 days holiday with buy/sell option

Flexible working options

Access to Trescal PerksHub

Employee well-being programme

Pension and Life Assurance

Job summary

Trescal Ltd, the global independent calibration expert, offers a four-year Apprenticeship across UK sites. You will learn to calibrate, fault-find and repair instrumentation within ISO9001 and ISO17025 environments.

This programme delivers NVQ Level 3 & BTEC Diploma Level 3, with in-house training across disciplines (pressure, temperature, electrical) and supported college study.

Qualifications

• GCSEs English and Maths (Grade 4+) or equivalent.
• PC literacy and knowledge of Microsoft software.
• Proactive approach to learning and problem-solving.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness to attend college weekly in term time.

Responsibilities

• Train to calibrate and optimise measuring instrumentation.
• Learn fault finding and repair of equipment.
• Work in ISO9001/ISO17025 audited environments.
• Rotate across calibration disciplines (pressure, temperature, electrical) in UKAS labs.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

PC literacy

Microsoft Office

Education

GCSEs English and Maths (grade 4+

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

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

About the RoleYou 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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Continuous development and training plan
• 25 days holiday and the option to buy/sell days
• Flexible working options
• Access to the Trescal PerksHub
• Employee well-being programme
• Medical Health Cash Plan
• Pension and Life Assurance Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Gym membership discounts

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