CAM Systems Engineer Apprentice
Develop and maintain internal CAD and ERP systems, improving efficiency through enhanced functionality and increased automation across front-end business systems.
Role
Key Responsibilities
- Learn the manufacturing Process for bare printed circuit boards
- To learn the engineering software(UCAM and Nexus) and provide engineering support as required
- Maintain and develop the ERP system and help improve efficiency and automation using Python and AI tools
- Learn Java scripting and maintain and develop scripts to increase automation within the CAM engineering department
- To understand health and safety responsibilities both as an individual and for the position appointed and work within the rules given in the Company H&S Policy Document
Training
Velocity apprenticeship training programmes are delivered virtually by our fully qualified and industry experienced training team.
Using their expert knowledge, they will provide the skills necessary to succeed in the workplace and to expand future career prospects.
Throughout the apprenticeship, learners receive coaching, help and guidance from a dedicated team who are there to ensure they get the most from their programme.
The role offers long-term security and the opportunity to progress into a permanent position.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Artificial intelligence (AI) and automation practitioner (level 4)
- Training Provider
- VELOCITY 1st LIMITED
- Working Week
- 8.00am to 4.30pm, Monday to Thursday. 8.00am to 4.00pm, Friday. 1 hour for lunch each day.
- Expected Duration
- 1 Year 1 Month
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Sunday, 8th November 2026
- Start Date
- Monday, 16th November 2026
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- willingness to learn
Qualifications
- 3 more other than English and Maths GCSE, grade A*-C/ 9-4 (Essential)
- English GCSE, grade A*-C/ 9-4 (Essential)
- Maths GCSE, grade A*-C/ 9-4 (Essential)
About the Employer
GSPK CIRCUITS LIMITED
GSPK Circuits Ltd is the largest privately owned UK manufacturer of printed circuit boards. We have been proudly serving the global electronics industry for over 60 years. Our long-standing experience and technical expertise enable us to deliver high-quality engineering and manufacturing processes you can rely on. While we are proud of our heritage, we’re equally excited about the future.
We operate using world-class operational management systems, allowing us to deliver on time, every time—with quality built into every step of the process.
Driven by customer demand, our agile and responsive manufacturing capabilities allow us to handle high-mix, low-to-medium volume requirements with some of the shortest lead times in the industry.
For rapid PCB prototyping, GSPK Circuits offers a comprehensive range of surface finishes including lead-free HASL, immersion silver, ENIG, and ENEPIG. We are the only UK circuit manufacturer with an in-house ENEPIG line, allowing us to control quality, shorten lead times, and crucially—eliminate the need to send boards to external subcontractors.
We manufacture, test, and despatch conventional, double-sided plated through-hole, and multi-layer PCBs with speed and reliability—delivering to your schedule without compromising on performance.