About

• Company Description
• SGS are the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company.
• We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.
• We deliver services that touch every part of human activity and improve millions of lives - from ensuring the safety of food, clothing, transportation, and medicine to better testing in the nuclear industry. Whatever your role, you will make an important contribution to delivering safer products, better services and keeping society connected.
• SGS’s Industries and Environment services help businesses ensure safety, sustainability, and compliance through testing, inspection, certification, and consulting—supporting sectors from manufacturing to infrastructure and environmental management.
• Job Description
• Job Title: Metrology Technician Apprentice
• Hours: 37.5 Monday - Friday - 8:00 am till 4:00 pm
• Job Location: Ellesmere Port
• Are you passionate about precision, problem-solving, and making an impact in the world of measurement and calibration? Join SGS as a Metrology Technician Apprentice and launch your career with the global leader in testing, inspection and certification.
• As a Metrology Technician Apprentice, you’ll work towards a Level 3 Certificate in Metrology, gaining hands-on experience across SGS’s UK operations while attending release training at the National Measurement Office . You'll be trained to deliver high-quality calibration services at our site in Ellesmere Port and at customer locations, contributing to the continuous improvement and expansion of our services.
• Key Responsibilities
• Undertake training to become competent in calibration of instrumentation and meters using international standards and in-house procedures.
• Calibrate, certify, and prove instrumentation and meters both in-house and on-site at customer premises.
• Learn to repair meters and instrumentation to meet customer expectations.
• Prepare accurate and standards-compliant calibration certification.
• Maintain knowledge of relevant international standards and apply them effectively.
• Ensure professionalism and high standards in customer communication and service delivery.
• Keep all documentation and records up-to-date and accurate.
• Maintain workshop housekeeping and care for company equipment.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and development projects.
• Commit to health and safety, and ensure compliance with SGS's policies and standards.
• Attend college and complete all apprenticeship training and assessments as required.
• What We’re Looking For
• A genuine interest in engineering, science, or measurement disciplines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and grow in a fast-paced technical environment.
• Ability to travel as required for site work and training.
• What We Offer
• Structured apprenticeship training with clear career progression.
• Formal education through block release at the NMO (travel/accommodation support available).
• Opportunity to gain a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification.
• On-the-job training from experienced professionals.
• A dynamic, supportive, and safety-first working environment.
• Competitive apprenticeship salary and benefits package.
• Qualifications
• 5 GCSE’s which must include English, Maths and a Physical Science at Grade 6 or above plus two others at Grade 4 or above
• Additional Information

At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for

• Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
• Private medical cover (subject to eligibility criteria)
• Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
• Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
• An additional day off for your birthday
• Retailer Discounts
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
• Length of Service Awards
• Christmas Vouchers
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives
• Discounted Gym Membership
• SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.
• APPLY NOW for full consideration, if you are selected for an interview, or further consideration, we will be in touch with you directly.