Apprentice Metrology Quality Practitioner
SPS AEROSTRUCTURES LIMITED
Annesley (NG15 0DP)
Closes in 22 days (Friday 30 May 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 6 May 2025
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Summary
This role will be paid in line with government apprentice rates Free on-site parking . The successful apprentice will learn to identify measurement needs and plan and perform measurement tasks using tools, equipment, instrumentation and software programs. Metrology is vital to improve the quality and throughput of goods and utilities.
- Wage
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£15,311.40 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Metrology technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Thursday 8.00am - 5.00pm.
Fridays 8.00am - 1.00pm.
39 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 July 2025
- Duration
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3 years
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
- The principles of metrology and their application within industry, law, business, science and society, including; measurement units, capability, traceability and uncertainty.
- Safe working practices and legislation, regulation, industry and organisational policies, procedures and requirements relating to health and safety.
- The commercial environment in which the organisation operates, the national and international regulations and standards, industry and organisational procedures and requirements relating to metrology codes of conduct and the importance of their application.
- Quality requirements, assurance, verification, inspection, accreditation, audit systems and processes, why these are important and their role in Metrology.
- The measuring environment, the potential sources of uncertainty, the impact on data collection, analysis, interpretation and results.
The appropriate mathematical techniques including; statistics, process control methodologies, measurement systems analysis, data analysis, trend analysis, algebraic expressions, formulae and calculations required to perform measurement tasks.
Where you'll work
Willow Drive Sherwood Business Park
Annesley
NG15 0DP
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
QUALITRAIN LIMITED
Your training course
Metrology technician (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Identify measurement needs and make informed decisions about the measurement process and timescales required, including selection of; tools, equipment, instrumentation and software programs.
- Access and interpret information and documentation to support the measurement process including; data, manuals, specifications, catalogues, calibration certificates and computer-generated information.
- Prepare the work environment and perform tests and checks on measurement tools, equipment, instrumentation and software programs and determine suitability for use.
- Take action when non-conforming tools, equipment, instrumentation, materials and software programs have been identified.
- Plan and perform measurement tasks to ensure verifiable results, using measurement tools, equipment, instrumentation and software programs, following specified procedures and methodologies.
- Retrieve, analyse, interpret, validate and record measurement results and data in line with specifications.
- Contribute to the production of records, reports and other measurement documentation.
- Communicate relevant and specific information through various channels to meet customer requirements.
- Comply with statutory regulations, national and international standards, industry and organisational procedures and requirements relating to codes of conduct when carrying out measurement tasks.
- Comply with relevant Health and Safety legislation, regulation, standards, industry and organisational policies and procedures and requirements relating to safe working practices.
- Comply with policies and procedures relating to the preparation, storage, standards, control and handling of samples, tools, equipment, instrumentation and software programs.
Your training plan
- Training will be on site and potentially 1 day at college within the Nottinghamshire area
- Level 3 Metrology technician apprenticeship
- Functional Skills in English and maths if required
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 2)
- Maths (grade 2)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
About this company
PCC Aerostructures UK (SPS) is a strong engineering business with a formidable record in the production of precision-machined fabrications and assemblies for civil aircraft and forms part of Global US company Precision Castparts Corp.
Company benefits
23 days annual leave. Free on site parking.
After this apprenticeship
- Quality Engineer
- Project Quality Engineer
- Quality Assurance Officer
- Metrology Expert
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SPS AEROSTRUCTURES LIMITED
Jas Sanghera
jas.sanghera@pccairframe.com
07779019586
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000318889.
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Closes in 22 days (Friday 30 May 2025 at 11:59pm)
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