Calibration Technician Apprentice

Lisi

Warwickshire (CV21 3RQ)

Closes in 14 days (Wednesday 9 September 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 26 August 2026


Summary

Working in our Quality Assurance Department, you will play a key part in improving Lisi's Quality Management System. You will be responsible for maintaining the calibration requirements for the factory. 

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Training course
Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week (midday finish on Friday).

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Wednesday 23 September 2026

Duration

4 years

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

  • Assist with calibration and verification of measuring and test equipment in accordance with approved procedures and work instructions
  • Learn the principles of measurement, calibration, traceability and equipment control 
  • Support the issue, collection and recall of calibrated equipment 
  • Maintain calibration records with the company calibration management system 
  • Support Measurement Systems Analysis activities 
  • Assist with maintaining appropriate inventory/stock levels of measuring and test equipment, raising purchase orders as required 
  • Coordinate the dispatch and receipt of equipment requiring external calibration, repair or maintenance 
  • Maintain calibration records and certificates from external providers 
  • Support the review and filling of calibration certificates within the calibration management system
  • Raise purchase order requests associated with external calibration activities
  • Support AS9100 audits relating to monitoring and measuring equipment 
  • Support internal, customer and NADCAP audits by providing calibration records and technical advice 
  • Assist with continuous improvement activities liked to measurement systems and calibration processes 
  • Maintain a high level of housekeeping with the calibration department and ensure calibration standards are protectd and controlled 
  • Actively work towards achieving apprenticeship objectives and qualification requirements

Where you'll work

38 Butlers Leap
Rugby
Warwickshire
CV21 3RQ

Training

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

Training provider

MTC (MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY CENTRE) TRAINING LIMITED

Training course

Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Follow health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
  • Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. For example, segregation of resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
  • Comply with engineering standards and regulations. For example, British Standards (BS), International Organisation for Standardisation standards (ISO). European Norm (EN).
  • Analyse engineering and manufacturing data and information to support technical outputs. For example, read and interpret text, data, engineering drawings, work instructions, method statements, operation manuals.
  • Apply scientific, technical or engineering principles.
  • Apply problem solving techniques to solutions for identified technical problems.
  • Organise, plan and prioritise workflow and scheduling of work with stakeholders.
  • Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, considering cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
  • Produce job specific technical outputs. For example, engineering drawings, quality control management, computer control programming, business improvement, adverse incident reports, technical investigations, equipment appraisals and specifications.
  • Provide support and guidance for handover of work to stakeholders. For example, checklists, product or process status, access to supporting documents.
  • Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, equipment service records, test results, handover documents, checklists.
  • Follow standard operating procedures.
  • Follow manufacturer's instructions. For example, safe instructions for use of products, processes and machinery.
  • Apply quality assurance and control principles and practices. For example, conduct physical checks, take samples, inspections or tests.
  • Apply continuous improvement techniques.
  • Apply team working principles.
  • Communicate in writing with others for example, stakeholders, colleagues, and managers.
  • Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
  • Use information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
  • Carry out and record learning and development activities.
  • Apply equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.
  • Follow health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
  • Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. For example, segregation of resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
  • Comply with engineering standards and regulations. For example, British Standards (BS), International Organisation for Standardisation standards (ISO). European Norm (EN).
  • Analyse engineering and manufacturing data and information to support technical outputs. For example, read and interpret text, data, engineering drawings, work instructions, method statements, operation manuals.
  • Apply scientific, technical or engineering principles.
  • Apply problem solving techniques to solutions for identified technical problems.
  • Organise, plan and prioritise workflow and scheduling of work with stakeholders.
  • Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, considering cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
  • Produce job specific technical outputs. For example, engineering drawings, quality control management, computer control programming, business improvement, adverse incident reports, technical investigations, equipment appraisals and specifications.
  • Provide support and guidance for handover of work to stakeholders. For example, checklists, product or process status, access to supporting documents.
  • Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, equipment service records, test results, handover documents, checklists.
  • Follow standard operating procedures.
  • Follow manufacturer's instructions. For example, safe instructions for use of products, processes and machinery.
  • Apply quality assurance and control principles and practices. For example, conduct physical checks, take samples, inspections or tests.
  • Apply continuous improvement techniques.
  • Apply team working principles.
  • Communicate in writing with others for example, stakeholders, colleagues, and managers.
  • Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
  • Use information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
  • Carry out and record learning and development activities.
  • Apply equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.

Training schedule

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

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
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working

About this employer

LISI AEROSPACE is a worldwide manufacturing specialist for assembly solutions as well as engine and structural components used for aircrafts. The Infrastructure Technician Apprenticeship role creates a unique opportunity to endeavour a fascinating career within the aerospace manufacturing environment.

Disability Confident

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Following successful completion of the apprenticeship the successful candidate with have opportunity to grow their career within Lisi. 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

Lisi

Tracie

tracie.sullivan@lisi-aerospace.com

07823781596

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000050161.

Apply now

Closes in 14 days (Wednesday 9 September 2026 at 11:59pm)