Measurement Technician Apprentice
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Company: National Physical Laboratory
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Location: Huddersfield, Yorkshire, HD1 3BD
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £22,200.00 per year
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Sector: Health and science
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Ref: NAS-2000035338
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Application Deadline Date: 28/06/2026
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Start Date: 07/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm.
Brief Description
As an apprentice, you will support our Scientists with a range of measurement tasks, laboratory duties and scientific research and will undertake a work-based training programme including off the job training and development.
Training to be Provided
- A wide mix of training is provided for the duration of the apprenticeship, combining the daily tasks in the science groups where the apprentice is based, 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 will form the core of the off-the-job training
- It is organised into 6 compulsory blocks per year, each of five days duration in Teddington, costs of which, including travel, will be met by NPL
Future Prospects
- Personal and professional growth opportunities, continuous learning and development
Vacancy Detail
Your role responsibilities will include:
- Attending training sessions and block learning weeks to expand your technical skillset
- Working on projects within the Manufacturing Metrology Group.
- Contributing to team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and project discussions
- Involving in NPL Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Outreach activities
- Attending block learning weeks in Teddington, South West London
Other Information
We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that nationality, residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. Government funding rules for apprenticeships also have residency requirements and you will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process.