Mechatronic Assembly Technician Apprentice
We are looking for apprentices to join the business to build and assemble complex mechatronic systems while providing technical support across manufacturing, quality, production, assembly, and engineering functions.
Role
The role contributes to the design, manufacture, testing, installation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of products and processes. The post holder will gather and analyse technical information, prepare and maintain documentation, support production operations, contribute to quality assurance activities, and help ensure that products are delivered safely, on time, and in accordance with specification.
Key responsibilities:
- Assemble, fit, test and commission mechanical, electrical, electronic, control and instrumentation systems.
- Interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical instructions.
- Interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical instructions.
- Complete inspections and quality checks, recording results accurately.
- Support the creation of technical documentation, work instructions, reports and specifications.
- Help investigate production issues and support problem-solving activities.
- Follow health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.
- Prepare equipment, tools and materials required for production and assembly activities.
- Support installation, maintenance and repair activities when required.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of business processes and manufacturing methods.
Training
- Training will take place at Printworks Campus, Leeds.
- You will be required to attend college one day per week.
Production Support Engineer, Manufacturing Quality Engineer, Manufacturing Production Engineer.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Engineering fitter (level 3)
- Training Provider
- LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP
- Working Week
- Monday to Friday (early finish on Fridays).
- Expected Duration
- 3 Years 9 Months
- Positions Available
- 2
- Closing Date
- Sunday, 15th November 2026
- Start Date
- Friday, 8th January 2027
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Methodical
- Committed
Qualifications
- English GCSE, grade 4 (Essential)
- Maths GCSE, grade 4 (Essential)
- Engineering BTEC, grade Pass (Desired)
About the Employer
COGENT MECHATRONIC LIMITED
Rebel Bionics designs and manufactures advanced bionic hands, including the Rebel R and Rebel Pro product lines, for upper-limb prosthetics users in the UK and US. Working alongside our sister company, Cogent Mechatronic Ltd, we are a small, fast-growing team developing innovative technology and preparing for continued commercial growth.