Engineering Level 3 Apprenticeship - Production Support & Development Technician

ITEL ELECTRONICS LTD

HINDLE WAY, SN3 3RB

Closes on Thursday 1 May

Posted on 16 January 2025

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Summary

As an Apprentice Production Technician at Itel Electronics, you will gain hands-on experience in a specialised production environment. You will work alongside experienced technicians to learn the skills necessary to manufacture, assemble, and inspect/test cable harnesses and electro-mechanical assemblies whilst gaining your Level 3 qualification.

Annual wage
£15,007.20 a year

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Based on an hourly rate of £7.80 per hour

Training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday shifts TBA.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Wednesday 3 September

Duration

4 years

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Assist in the setup and operation of equipment for cable harness and electro-mechanical assembly production
  • Participate in structured training programs to learn essential production techniques and procedures
  • Manufacture assemblies using a range of tools in accordance with IPC-620 acceptance standards
  • Assist in the assembly, soldering, wiring, and testing of electronic components and systems
  • Perform visual inspection and electrical testing on a range of assemblies in accordance with industry standards
  • Maintain accurate records of production activities, test results, and quality checks
  • Identify and resolve issues with cable harness and electro -mechanical assemblies
  • Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean and organised work area
  • Collaborate with team members to meet production targets and quality standards

Where you’ll work

UNIT 1

WARWICK HOUSE

EDISON PARK

HINDLE WAY

SN3 3RB

Training

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.

College or training organisation

NEW COLLEGE SWINDON

Your training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Your training plan

Engineering technician Level 3 (A level) Apprenticeship Standard:

  • All apprentices will be required to achieve as a minimum- Level 2 Foundation competence qualification (Practical units broad based skills)
  • Level 3 Development Competence qualification (Practical work based units)
  • Level 3 Development technical knowledge qualification (Theory based units broad based knowledge)
  • Apprentice without Level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this prior to taking EPA

End Point Assessment:

  • Portfolio Based Occupational Competence Interview (Viva)
  • A nominated professional Institution (PEI) undertakes the independent assessment to determine if the apprentice has met the EngTech requirements as defined by the UK-SPEC

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • The opportunity to gain a wealth of knowledge and experience of various maintenance disciplines from an experienced team

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

  • Maths and English (grade 4 or above)

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
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • A keen interest in electronics

Other requirements

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know. Ideal candidates are eager to learn, detail-oriented, and have a strong interest in manufacturing.

About this company

Itel Electronics specialises in the design and supply of electrical interconnect systems. There are many harness manufacturers out there, but not all are equal. Established in 1991 we are immensely proud of who we are and what we do. Our customers don’t just use our products, they rely on them.

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

Company benefits

• Comprehensive training and mentorship. • Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic industry. • Competitive apprenticeship salary. • Career development opportunities within the company. • Supportive and collaborative work environment.

After this apprenticeship

  • On completion of the apprenticeship, the apprentice will have the skills necessary to become a EWIS (Electrical wiring interconnect systems) production technician
  • Further progression may be available upon successful completion of the apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NEW COLLEGE SWINDON

Kirsty Quittelier

Kirsty.Quittelier@newcollege.ac.uk

07564576155

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000296681.

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Closes on Thursday 1 May

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