Metrology Technician Apprentice
SGS UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED
Cheshire (CH65 3EN)
Closes in 18 days (Tuesday 30 September 2025)
Posted on 12 September 2025
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Summary
Are you passionate about precision, problem-solving, and making an impact in the world of measurement and calibration? As a Metrology Technician Apprentice at SGS, launch your career with the global leader in testing, inspection and certification, gain hands-on experience across our UK operations and training at the National Physical Laboratory.
- Wage
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Competitive
Competitive wage offered
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Structured apprenticeship training with clear career progression. On-the-job training from experienced professionals. A dynamic, supportive, and safety-first working environment. Competitive apprenticeship salary and benefits package.
- Training course
- Metrology technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday- Friday
8:00 am till 4:00 pm
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Saturday 1 November 2025
- Duration
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3 years
- Positions available
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2
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
- Undertake training to become competent in calibration of instrumentation and meters using international standards and in-house procedures
- Calibrate, certify, and prove instrumentation and meters both in-house and on-site at customer premises
- Learn to repair meters and instrumentation to meet customer expectations
- Prepare accurate and standards-compliant calibration certification
- Maintain knowledge of relevant international standards and apply them effectively
- Ensure professionalism and high standards in customer communication and service delivery
- Keep all documentation and records up-to-date and accurate
- Maintain workshop housekeeping and care for company equipment
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and development projects
- Commit to health and safety, and ensure compliance with SGS's policies and standards
- Complete all apprenticeship training and assessments as required
Where you'll work
Rossmore Business Park
Ellesmere Port
South Wirral
Cheshire
CH65 3EN
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED
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.
Training schedule
A wide mix of training is provided for the duration of the apprenticeship, combining the daily tasks at SGS, formal off-the-job training and the opportunity to practise new skills in a real work environment.
- 30 days per year of training at NPL in Teddington will form the core of the off-the-job training
- It is organised into 6 compulsory blocks per year, each of five days duration
- Further off-the-job training will then be built into your workplace activities
- This could include online learning, or tasks set by NPL tutors for completion in the workplace
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English Language (grade Grade 6 or above)
- Mathematics (grade Grade 6 or above)
- Science (grade Grade 6 or above)
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
- Ability to travel as required
Other requirements
Ability to travel as required for site work and training.
About this employer
SGS are the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. We deliver services that touch every part of human activity and improve millions of lives - from ensuring the safety of food, clothing, transportation, and medicine to better testing in the nuclear industry. Whatever your role, you will make an important contribution to delivering safer products, better services and keeping society connected. SGS’s Industries and Environment services help businesses ensure safety, sustainability, and compliance through testing, inspection, certification, and consulting—supporting sectors from manufacturing to infrastructure and environmental management.
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Company benefits
Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria) Private medical cover (subject to eligibility criteria) Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance Generous Annual Leave allowance plus bank holidays
After this apprenticeship
We’re committed to nurturing talent and helping you grow into a confident, skilled professional. Once you complete your apprenticeship, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Step into a permanent role within your team, with continued support and development
- Work towards leadership roles or advanced qualifications with our backing
We don’t just offer jobs- we build careers. Many of our former apprentices are now team leaders, managers, and specialists.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000341631.
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Closes in 18 days (Tuesday 30 September 2025)
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