Apprenticeship in Metrology Technology
4 weeks ago
Position Overview
About the Department for Business and Trade
Are you passionate about ensuring product safety and enhancing consumer protection? Do you possess the skills and knowledge to support UK businesses in their growth? If so, we invite you to explore this opportunity.
The Department for Business and Trade is dedicated to making regulations effective to achieve tangible results. Our mission is to utilize regulation as a strategic tool to address market challenges, influence behaviors, and foster positive initiatives. When crafted and executed effectively, regulation can drive growth, innovation, and operational efficiency.
Since our establishment, we have been assembling a dynamic and innovative team that holds a significant position within a growing organization, with recent expansions in our regulatory scope.
Our core mission is to safeguard individuals and communities from product-related risks, ensuring that consumers and businesses can engage in transactions with assurance.
For more details, please visit our official website.
We prioritize merit-based recruitment, adhering to the principles of fair and open competition as set forth by the Civil Service Commission. We value diversity and promote equal opportunities, striving to build a team that reflects a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the essential selection criteria.
Our Commitment to Inclusivity:
We are dedicated to being an inclusive employer and ensuring equal opportunities for all. We aim to create a diverse workforce and recognize the importance of inclusivity in achieving optimal outcomes. We encourage applications from all underrepresented groups.
We will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and access employment benefits. Please reach out to us for accommodation requests.
Role Overview
Our Team
We are a diverse group of scientists and engineers delivering testing capabilities across the full spectrum of regulatory requirements. Our team operates within state-of-the-art laboratories that encompass mechanical, electrical, chemical, flammability, and metrology facilities. We strive to implement effective practices and procedures to yield reliable scientific results. Collaborating with other internal teams in science, engineering, research, and analysis, our outputs contribute to policy development and the enforcement of product regulations.
The Position
Metrology is essential for enhancing and verifying product quality. It encompasses all theoretical and practical aspects of measurement. As a Level 3 Advanced Metrology Technician apprentice, you will embark on a career path as a Metrologist within our department. This apprenticeship spans three years and includes extensive on-the-job and off-the-job training to cultivate the necessary metrology knowledge, skills, and behaviors. The program culminates in an independent assessment of your occupational competence.
- The apprenticeship comprises approximately 20% academic studies and 80% practical workplace activities. Upon completion, the Metrology Technician role will focus entirely on delivering metrology testing services, with ongoing access to relevant learning and development opportunities.
- The apprenticeship standard aligns with the criteria for Registered Engineering Technician (EngTech) and Registered Science Technician (RSciTech).
This is a laboratory-based role requiring full attendance on-site throughout the apprenticeship.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist the team in performing routine calibrations and testing of equipment and measurement standards.
- Support the maintenance and delivery of measurement services offered by our Testing Laboratories.
- Operate within an ISO 17025 laboratory quality framework.
- Contribute to the execution of statutory functions and development projects as needed.
- Identify measurement needs, plan, and execute measurement tasks utilizing tools, equipment, instrumentation, and software applications.
- Assist in the upkeep and calibration of metrology equipment.
- Complete apprenticeship coursework in accordance with the Level 3 Metrology Technician standard.
Candidate Profile
Essential Qualifications:
- 5 GCSEs or equivalent at Grade 4 (Grade C) or above, including English, Maths, and Science.
- Must be 16 years or older and not engaged in full-time education.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with attention to detail and excellent time management, planning, and organizational abilities.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Previous work experience, including volunteering, internships, or work placements.
- Possession of a full UK Driving Licence.
Behaviors:
We will evaluate candidates based on the following behaviors during the selection process:
- Making Effective Decisions
- Delivering at Pace
- Working Collaboratively
Benefits:
In addition to a competitive salary, the Department for Business and Trade contributes significantly towards your membership in the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
- Tailored learning and development opportunities
- Flexible working environment
- A culture that promotes inclusion and diversity
- Average employer contribution of 27% towards pension
We recognize the challenges faced by individuals with protected characteristics in the job market and career advancement. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and those with gender diverse identities.
For further information on our benefits, please refer to the attached candidate pack.
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