Rack Wiring & Mechanical Assembly Technician Apprenticeship
We are looking for an enthusiastic apprentice to join our Assembly team in a new hybrid role across our Machine Shop and Production departments. You’ll gain hands-on experience in soldering, electronic assembly and PCB production, while learning to read technical drawings and developing valuable practical and technical skills.
Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic apprentice to join our Assembly team. This is a newly created hybrid role, designed to work across both the Machine Shop and Production departments, adding significant value to the business by supporting and strengthening the connection between the two areas.
In this hands-on role, you will be involved in soldering and assembling electronic components, cables, and sub-assemblies, following technical drawings and detailed work instructions. As part of your training, you will learn how to read and interpret assembly documentation, develop strong hand-soldering techniques, and gain a solid understanding of electronic components and printed circuit board (PCB) assembly.
Working across both departments will provide you with valuable experience of different areas of the business, helping you to develop a broad range of practical and technical skills while contributing to the efficiency and success of the wider team.
Daily Duties:
- Learning hand soldering skills
- Crimping of wires
- Ability to be able to read and follow technical drawings/schematics.
- Loom building
- Learn how to access drawing and kit lists from your computer.
- Basic use of Office 365
- Fault-finding and biasing
- Wiring rack
Training
- Ongoing training and support from an experienced trainer.
- At Microwave Amps, apprentices have the opportunity to work across a range of engineering departments, developing their skills and progressing their careers
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Engineering fitter (level 3)
- Training Provider
- WESTON COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION
- Working Week
- Monday to Thursday 7:30am- 4pm Fridays 7:30am- 1pm Unpaid lunch breaks
- Expected Duration
- 3 Years 6 Months
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Monday, 10th August 2026
- Start Date
- Monday, 7th September 2026
Desired Skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Independent working
- Pride in quality of work
- A flexible, can do attitude
- Willing to take on varied task
Qualifications
- English GCSE, grade 4/C+ (Essential)
- Maths GCSE, grade 4/C+ (Essential)