Apprentice Manufacturing Technician

Guildford
2 days ago
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A great new opportunity to join a rapidly growing electronic engineering business with great employee culture. The apprenticeship is suited to anyone with an interest in electronics, manufacturing, design tech or STEM subjects.

Working closely with experienced engineers and technicians, the apprenticeship provides a structured pathway toward becoming a qualified Manufacturing Technician.

You will gain hands-on experience across core engineering support functions, learning how components, materials, and production processes interact in a modern manufacturing environment.

Apprentice Manufacturing Technician with developing key skills including:

* Understanding engineering drawings

* Preparing components for assembly

* Supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

* Maintaining documentation, and learning the principles of quality, safety, and process control.

* you will work closely with experienced engineers and technicians to build the knowledge, skills, and behaviours

Apprentice Manufacturing Technician Minimum Requirements:

* Good standard of spoken and written English.

* Solid numeracy skills to support measurement, calculations, and technical documentation

* Genuine interest in developing a career in engineering preferably, electronic engineering or manufacturing.

* Able to demonstrate good practical skills and an interest in technology.

* Evidence of attention to detail and reliability (school projects, extracurriculars, hobbies like robotics, mechanics, or design technology)

* GCSEs or equivalent (particularly Maths, English, Science, or Design & Technology) preferred

* Candidates with or without experience considered

* Full UK driving licence (desirable but not essential). The position is based on a business park which is not walking distance of the train station.

Thank you for your application however due to the high volume of candidates applying, if you have not heard back from us within 5 days please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion

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