Apprentice Technician

Role OverviewYou 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 
Training secondments across different business areas – Sales, Finance, HR, Logistics, IT etc.
Personal development courses with external training provider 
Microsoft software packages 

Locations available 

Broughton, Dalgety Bay (Scotland), Manchester (Bredbury) and Stevenage.

Start date 

Start dates are flexible depending on individual circumstances, no later than 1st September 2025 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. 

About the RoleUnlock 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.  

Benefits
Salary starting from £19,000 per year, with regular increments throughout the year 
Flexible working options to suit your college requirements  
Continuous development and training plan with individually assigned mentor  
25 days holiday and the option to buy/sell days 
Access to the Trescal PerksHub, employee well-being programme & Medical Health Cash Plan 
Gym membership discounts & Cycle-to-work scheme 
Pension and Life Assurance Scheme 

Essential Skills
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