Engineering Technician Apprenticeship
Active-PCB Solutions offers an exciting apprenticeship program designed to equip you with hands-on experience in PCB assembly and electronics manufacturing. Gain practical skills, work with seasoned professionals, and access career growth in a thriving industry.
Role
- Apply safe systems of working
- Apply proven techniques and procedures to solve engineering/manufacturing problems
- Set up and use a range of measuring, testing, diagnostic tools and equipment, using approved methods and procedures
- Carry out testing and diagnostic activities on installed components, equipment and systems, making adjustment/rectification where applicable
- Apply correct engineering and manufacturing methods and techniques
- Contribute to the business by identifying possible opportunities for improving working practices, processes and/or procedures
- Select and use the correct hand and mechanical tools and equipment while carrying out maintenance of equipment
- Support the production of technical documentation that contains all the relevant and necessary data
and information required for the technical support activity being carried out - Contribute to the development of effective business and/or customer relationships
- Contribute to the provision of technical advice and guidance to others
- Carry out inspection activities on equipment/components/systems (such as mechanical, electrical, electronic)
- Read and interpret relevant data and documentation used in the design and development of components, assemblies and systems
- Prepare and use general or specialist technology equipment such as 3D printing/additive manufacturing techniques
- Use a range of mechanical, electrical and electronic testing devices and equipment
- Apply electrical and electronic principles to develop products devices and equipment
- Set up and operate the machinery/equipment efficiently and effectively
- Deal promptly and effectively with engineering/manufacturing problems within the limits of their responsibility using approved diagnostic methods and techniques and report those which cannot be resolved to the appropriate people
- Restore the work area on completion of the activity and where applicable return any resources and consumables to the appropriate location
- Check and calibrate control and test equipment used in an engineering and/or manufacturing environment
Training
- Apprentices are managed by WBTC and will attend day release at Basingstoke College one day a week with a monthly training and review 1-1 meeting with their WBTC Training Consultant
- Functional skills in maths and English would be delivered remotely if required
- The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
- Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
- Training Provider
- WEST BERKSHIRE TRAINING CONSORTIUM
- Working Week
- Monday to Thursday, 8.00am to 4.00pm. Friday, 8.00am with an early finish at 1.30pm.
- Expected Duration
- 3 Years
- Positions Available
- 2
- Closing Date
- Wednesday, 16th July 2025
- Start Date
- Tuesday, 26th August 2025
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
Qualifications
- English GCSE, grade 4/C or above (Essential)
- Maths GCSE, grade 4/C or above (Essential)
About the Employer
ACTIVE PCB SOLUTIONS LTD
Active-PCB Solutions specialises in contract electronics manufacturing, providing fast-turn solutions for small to medium batch, high-complexity assemblies. They focus on PCB assembly, testing, and inspection, ensuring high-quality standards through automated optical and X-ray inspections. Their expertise supports OEMs in the EMS market, making them a reliable partner for electronics production.
- Company
- ACTIVE PCB SOLUTIONS LTD
- Location
- 4 ACRE ROAD, READING, BERKS, England
- Employment Type
- Advanced Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £19,500 a year
- Posted
- Company
- ACTIVE PCB SOLUTIONS LTD
- Location
- 4 ACRE ROAD, READING, BERKS, England
- Employment Type
- Advanced Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £19,500 a year
- Posted