Operations Apprenticeship - Level 4 – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

This role is for an Apprenticeship position within the Operations department at DTC with an electronics/electrical focus. This role is very varied and offers a huge amount of potential to gain relevant and invaluable experience in a fast paced business where the technology is at the forefront of innovation.

Wage

£17,500 a year

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You will receive a competitive salary with pay increases linked to progression. Eligibility for company bonus scheme

Training course

Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8 hour shift, times to be confirmed.

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 8 September 2025

Duration

4 years

Positions available

2

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 Operations Apprentice will have placements across many of the key departments within the business to understand the wider business context of the role, however the focus will be in:

Production assembly
Production test
Manufacturing Engineering
Client Services

Where you’ll work

Fusion 2 1100 Parkway
Solent Business Park
Whiteley
PO15 7AB

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

SOUTH HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE GROUP

Your training course

Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)

Equal to higher national certificate (HNC)

Course contents

Read and extract relevant engineering and manufacturing related data and information (such as workplans or project plans, schedules, drawings, specifications, production data, quality reports, costing data, statistical information) drawing accurate conclusions and making informed decisions.
Use project management tools, such as Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats (SWOT), stakeholder matrices, risk mapping, radar chart and summary risk profiles.
Use problem solving tools such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Fishbone, Practical Problem Solving (PPS) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).
Analyse and interpret data and information in order to generate manufacturing engineering documentation such as Parts Per Million (PPM) quality adherence, cost analysis and test data.
Communicate using the appropriate method for the audience such as, formal and informal presentations, written reports, verbal, electronic, social media and incorporating relevant and appropriate data or metrics.
Use the approved process and quality compliance procedure to create or amend engineering or manufacturing documentation.
Use lean tools and techniques, such as Six Sigma, 8 Wastes, Workplace organisation such as 5S's (sort, set in order, shine, standardise and sustain), Kaizen and Poka-Yoke (Error proofing).
Apply documentation control processes and procedures such as format, location, access, authorisation.
Use financial planning, recording and review processes and documentation such as departmental budgets, estimating, cost control, cost forecasting, and investment appraisal.
Use computer based software systems or packages such as Computer Aided Design (CAD), Data Analytics and Databases.
Read and extract relevant engineering and manufacturing related data and information (such as workplans or project plans, schedules, drawings, specifications, production data, quality reports, costing data, statistical information) drawing accurate conclusions and making informed decisions.
Use project management tools, such as Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats (SWOT), stakeholder matrices, risk mapping, radar chart and summary risk profiles.
Use problem solving tools such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Fishbone, Practical Problem Solving (PPS) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).
Analyse and interpret data and information in order to generate manufacturing engineering documentation such as Parts Per Million (PPM) quality adherence, cost analysis and test data.
Communicate using the appropriate method for the audience such as, formal and informal presentations, written reports, verbal, electronic, social media and incorporating relevant and appropriate data or metrics.
Use the approved process and quality compliance procedure to create or amend engineering or manufacturing documentation.
Use lean tools and techniques, such as Six Sigma, 8 Wastes, Workplace organisation such as 5S's (sort, set in order, shine, standardise and sustain), Kaizen and Poka-Yoke (Error proofing).
Apply documentation control processes and procedures such as format, location, access, authorisation.
Use financial planning, recording and review processes and documentation such as departmental budgets, estimating, cost control, cost forecasting, and investment appraisal.
Use computer based software systems or packages such as Computer Aided Design (CAD), Data Analytics and Databases.

Your training plan

Engineering Manufacturing Technician Level 4 Apprenticeship Standard
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation
At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying

More training information

The successful candidate will work towards the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education course in Level 4 Engineering Manufacturing Technician. Which includes obtaining a HNC (level 4) in electrical and electronics engineering
Your training will be based at our office in Whiteley, Hampshire with your studies taking place at CEMAST, Fareham, Hampshire for one day a week

Requirements

Essential qualifications

A Level in:

Maths, Science, Technology, Engineering or similar (grade Grade C /4 or above)

Other in:

Engineering (grade Pass)

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

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative

About this company

Domo Tactical Communications (DTC), part of the Codan Group, specialises in the design and manufacture of leading-edge communication technologies, largely in the field of wireless communications. Our passion for innovation keeps us one step ahead in the rapidly changing and increasingly challenging environments we perform in, whether on the streets of our cities or at the world's largest sporting events. High performance IP Video, communications, and broadcast systems enable our customers to securely monitor, control, communicate, and share information with confidence in complex environments and in the most demanding situations. Enjoy working as part of a global organisation with teams in Whiteley, Hampshire; USA; Denmark, Singapore; Dubai and Australia.

http://www.domotactical.com (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

DTC offers a number of benefits to employees including: A tailored approach to training and development, 25 days annual leave plus Bank holidays, flexible core working hours, free parking and a modern working environment with onsite subsided café

After this apprenticeship

Possibility of a permanent role upon completion of apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DOMO TACTICAL COMMUNICATIONS (DTC) LIMITED

Emma

careers@domotactical.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000314790.

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Closes on Friday 30 May 2025

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