Apprentice Technician

Trescal Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Trescal Ltd invites you to join a four-year Apprenticeship in Calibration Engineering across UK sites, including Manchester. You will train to calibrate and optimise measuring instruments, learn fault-finding and repair, and work within ISO9001 and ISO17025 audited procedures.

The programme includes NVQ Level 3 and BTEC Diploma Level 3 (Level 7 Scotland) in Engineering, and in-house training across disciplines such as pressure, temperature and electrical calibration in UKAS laboratories.

Qualifications

• GCSEs including English and Maths at grade 4 or higher.
• Attendance at college weekly required during term time.
• Strong PC literacy and knowledge of Microsoft software.
• Proactive learner with good problem-solving and communication.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate and optimise a wide range of measuring instrumentation.
• Learn fault finding and repair techniques on equipment.
• Work within ISO9001 and ISO17025 audited quality systems.
• Participate in in-house training across calibration disciplines in UKAS laboratories.

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

Locations available

Bristol, Broughton, Derby, Dalgety Bay, Inchinnan, Manchester, Stevenage, Yateley, Wolverhampton

Start date

Start dates are flexible depending on individual circumstances, no later than 1st September 2024 to align with college course start dates.

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