Engineering Apprentice - Production
OSI (HOLDINGS) COMPANY LIMITED
Eaton Socon (PE19 8YP)
Closes in 2 days (Monday 28 April 2025)
Posted on 4 March 2025
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Summary
Do you want to learn about tasks such as surface mount technology (SMT) PCB, Mechanical Assembly and Production Assembly. Apply now for this Production Engineering Apprenticeship. This is an excellent opportunity for a smart, ambitious and self-motivated individual to join a friendly environment.
- Wage
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£14,976 a year
- Training course
- Engineering operative (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday - Thursday, 07:30 - 16:00 Friday, 07:30 - 13:30
38 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 1 September 2025
- Duration
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1 year
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
- The employer will provide the skills to be proficient within their production team, to learn the skills as an operator or inspector working within an SMT (Surface Mount Technology), PCB, Mechanical, Materials, Assembly environment.
- The training scheme will provide a foundation for their products and customers, with the opportunity to progress to other areas within the Production team
- You will work along side experienced operators who are responsible for setting up and operating a variety of automatic or semi-automatic machines including robotic assembly equipment used in the production of the company's product
- This role will lead to the responsibility for the overall operation and care of potentially large-scale manufacturing machinery including actions such as, feeding materials for processing, adjusting settings, performing minor repairs, and pulling finished product from the line
- The operators work from process sheets or written/verbal instructions given by the supervisor to perform production tasks
Where you’ll work
5 Marlborough Road
Colmworth Business Park
Eaton Socon
PE19 8YP
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
BEDFORD COLLEGE
Your training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Your training plan
- Engineering Operative – Level 2 EAL Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations EAL Level 2 in Engineering Operations
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- Maths (grade 9 TO 3 (A* TO D))
- English (grade 9 to 3 (A* TO D))
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- team player
- Good communication skills
- Willingness to learn
Other requirements
This position is based in Eaton Socon, the candidates must be able to get to work and Bedford, Huntingdon or Cambridge College for the college release aspect of the apprenticeship.
About this company
For over 35 years, OSI Electronics has provided Manufacturing Solutions of the highest quality, reliability, and customer support. We specialize in customized Manufacturing Solutions with the portfolio of services, capabilities, and factory locations needed to provide our customers with a competitive advantage in the global marketplace.
After this apprenticeship
- Upon completion, the successful candidate could have a career within OSI Electronics
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BEDFORD COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000125402.
Apply now
Closes in 2 days (Monday 28 April 2025)
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