Maintenance & Operations Engineering Technician Apprentice
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 outputTraining:
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
Training Outcome:
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
Employer Description:
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
Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 7.00am - 3.00pm, 30 min lunch.
Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Team working,Initiative,Patience