Apprentice Technician

Trescal LTD; Yateley; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Trescal LTD in the United Kingdom offers a four-year apprenticeship to train as a Calibration Engineer. You will learn to calibrate and optimise a wide range of measuring instruments and work within quality systems audited to ISO9001 and ISO17025.

Start dates flexible; includes in-house training across disciplines (pressure, temperature, electrical) across UKAS laboratories; after completion you can progress to senior roles and lead technical projects.

Qualifications

• GCSEs including English and Maths required.
• PC literacy and knowledge of Microsoft software.
• Proactive approach to learning and problem-solving.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to attend college weekly during term time.

Responsibilities

• Train to calibrate and optimise measuring instrumentation.
• Fault find and repair equipment as part of the programme.
• Work within ISO9001 and ISO17025 compliant Quality System.

Skills

Proactive learner

Communication skills

Education

GCSEs including English & Maths

Tools

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.

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 Level3 & BTEC Diploma Level3 (Level7 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 dates are flexible depending on individual circumstances, no later than 1st September2024 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 grade4 or higher or in Scotland National5 gradeA-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