Maintenance & Operations Engineering Technician Apprentice

METTLER-TOLEDO SAFELINE X-RAY LIMITED

Hertfordshire (SG8 5HN)

Closes in 24 days (Friday 19 June 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 26 May 2026

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Summary

We’re looking for a driven and enthusiastic individual to join our MOET Apprenticeship Programme. You will have the opportunity to gain practical workplace experience at our site in Royston, where we design and manufacture X-Ray systems that are sold worldwide, alongside classroom-based learning, all while earning a salary.

Wage

£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 7.00am - 3.00pm, 30 min lunch.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

3 years 6 months

Positions available

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 apprentice will undertake a 3-year MOET (Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician) apprenticeship programme via Cambridge Regional College.

Year 1–2: Based primarily with the SLXR team, gaining hands-on experience in manufacturing and servicing X-Ray systems.
Final Year: Transition to the MTUK site to develop core skills related to Service delivery across all Mettler Toledo Product Inspection equipment.

You'll have the opportunity to rotate throughout the factory, gaining hands-on experience in manufacturing and servicing X-ray systems, whilst attending Cambridge Regional College to complete classroom-based learning.

In your final year, you will complete an end-point assessment (EPA) which takes place after you have completed all your training and gained the necessary skills and knowledge required for the job. The EPA typically includes a project, multiple choice test and professional discussion.

Successful completion of the EPA will lead to a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification in Maintenance & Operations Engineering.
The role offers a structured development path into manufacturing of X-ray systems that could lead to becoming a field-based service engineer role within the Product Inspection division.

This will include:

  • Demonstrate company values and behaviours on site
  • Develop technical and service skills across the X-Ray system
  • Participate in continuous improvement and standard work across the business
  • Support colleagues in knowledge sharing and cross-functional projects
  • Operate to the highest health & safety standards at site
  • Follow the training plan agreed with SLXR mentors and the college
  • Attend Cambridge Regional College on agreed schedule
  • Liaise regularly with both units and keep training documentation up to date
  • Apply “Right First Time” principles to reduce defects
  • Use feedback and quality control measures to improve output

Where you'll work

Unit 1 Greenfield
Royston
Hertfordshire
SG8 5HN

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

CAMBRIDGE REGIONAL COLLEGE

Training course

Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Comply with industry health, safety and environmental working practices and regulations.
  • Locate, and rectify faults on plant and equipment.
  • Communicate with and provide information to stakeholders in line with personal role and responsibilities.
  • Read, understand and interpret information and work in compliance with technical specifications and supporting documentation.
  • Prepare work areas to undertake work related activities and reinstate those areas after the completion of the work related activities.
  • Inspect and maintain appropriate plant and equipment to meet operational requirements.
  • Assess and test the performance and condition of plant and equipment.
  • Communicate, handover and confirm that the appropriate engineering process has been completed to specification.
  • Position, assemble, install and dismantle electrical plant and equipment, which may include motors, switchgear, cables and conductors, to agreed specifications.
  • Carry out planned, unplanned and preventative maintenance procedures on electrical plant and equipment.
  • Replace, repair or remove components in electrical plant and equipment and ensure its return to operational condition.
  • Position, assemble, install and dismantle mechanical plant and equipment which may include pumps, valves, gearboxes, pipework, to agreed specifications,
  • Carry out planned, unplanned and preventative maintenance procedures on mechanical plant and equipment.
  • Replace, repair or remove components in mechanical plant and equipment and ensure its return to operational condition.
  • Position, assemble, install and dismantle plant and equipment which may include instrumentation and control of temperature, pressure and flow systems to agreed specifications.
  • Carry out planned, unplanned and preventative maintenance procedures on plant and equipment.
  • Replace, repair or remove components in plant and equipment and ensure its return to operational condition.
  • Calibrate and configure instrument and control systems.
  • Install, assemble and dismantle wind turbine plant and equipment, which will include pitch systems, yaw systems, switchgear, control systems to agreed specifications.
  • Carry out planned, unplanned and preventative maintenance procedures on wind turbine plant and equipment including mechanical drive systems.
  • Replace, repair or remove components in wind turbine plant and equipment and ensure its return to operational condition.
  • Position, assemble, install and dismantle integrated electrical apparatus, systems and process control equipment.
  • Carry out planned, unplanned and preventative maintenance procedures on integrated plant and equipment.
  • Replace, repair and/or remove components within integrated plant and equipment and ensure its return to operational condition.
  • Calibrate and configure integrated electrical apparatus, systems and process control equipment.
  • Position, assemble, install and dismantle integrated electromechanical power and control systems.
  • Replace, repair or remove components within integrated plant and equipment and ensure its return to operational condition.
  • Safely and efficiently carry out routine and non-routine operating procedures on plant and equipment.
  • Monitor and control the operation and performance of the plant and equipment.
  • Handover and accept responsibility for plant and equipment.
  • Evaluate and solve complex problems within energy conversion plant and systems.
  • Rapidly and correctly respond to contingencies and abnormal conditions, to maintain energy conversion and production plant and equipment within operational parameters.

Training schedule

  • The apprentice will undertake a 3-year MOET (Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician) apprenticeship programme via Cambridge Regional College
  • Year 1 - 2: Based primarily with the SLXR team, gaining hands-on experience in manufacturing and servicing X-Ray systems
  • Final Year: Transition to the MTUK site to develop core skills related to Service delivery across all Mettler Toledo Product Inspection equipment

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4 or C)
  • Maths (grade 4 or C)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience

About this employer

METTLER TOLEDO are a global manufacturer with over 18,000 employees worldwide. We specialise in manufacturing analytical and precision instruments across the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. At our unit in Royston, we design and manufacture X-ray systems used in food and pharmaceutical applications worldwide.

Our sales and service network is one of the most extensive in the industry. Our products are sold in more than 140 countries, and we have a direct presence in approximately 40 countries

After this apprenticeship

  • The role offers a structured development path into manufacturing of X-ray systems that could lead to becoming a field-based service engineer role within the Product Inspection division

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CAMBRIDGE REGIONAL COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000033540.

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Closes in 24 days (Friday 19 June 2026 at 11:59pm)