Wire-Person and General Assembler Apprentice

  • Company: Elma Electronic Uk Ltd
  • Location: Bedford, MK44 3BF
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: £20,800.00 per year
  • Sector: Electrical Engineering
  • Ref: VAC-13848
  • Application Deadline Date: 23/05/2025
  • Start Date: 01/09/2025
  • Positions Available: 4
  • Working Week: Monday-Friday 8am – 4.30pm ½ hour for lunch

Brief Description

Elma Electronics, based in Bedford, are looking for four motivated individuals to join their team! You will receive guidance in manufacturing across various products, including basic cabling, identification, termination, and copy wiring of fully integrated systems.

Qualifications Required

To be considered for this role you will ideally need to have GCSE grades 9-4 (A* - C) in English, Maths and Science. If you would like further clarity or to speak to someone regarding these requirements, please contact us and we can discuss further with you.

Personal Qualities

Polite and well presented
Able to work as an individual or as part of a team
Good time keeper
Good at communications
Strong work ethic
Self-motivated and ambitious

Skills Required

A great attitude to work with an eagerness to learn
Have good hand skills, able to work with small parts
Good attention to detail
Good problem solving skills

Training to be Provided

Level 3 Engineering Fitter
Level 2 Functional Skills in English and maths if required

Future Prospects

Following successful completion of your apprenticeship there is a chance for future prospects within the company.

Vacancy Detail

As an Apprentice at Elma Electronics, you will spend your first 3-6 months between the different departments, to give you training and an understanding of how the business operates. Once the initial training period is complete, you will then be placed into the Production Department to begin your training program, learning everything from mechanical build, basic wiring, all the way through to becoming a skilled Copy GA/Wire Operator, responsible for building fully integrated systems.

As well as spending time rotating through various departments, you'll also spend time in the Stores/ Logistics Department. In each department, you’ll gain insight into how materials are managed, processed, and dispatched. Additionally, you will receive basic training on the company’s ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system, helping you understand how product data is tracked and managed across the business.

You will receive training on both base and fully integrated products. This will include learning about the features, functions, and applications of these products. You’ll understand how the different components work together, from simple base products to complex, fully integrated solutions.

You will be given training in how to use Elma software to view product designs, which are used to help assemble systems. These models will be used as guides for building products on the shop floor. Customisation is the standard at Elma. With an extensive range of standard products as a foundation, they are able to leverage existing solutions and proven design concepts to meet any custom application.

During your training program, you will gain hands-on experience across all areas of the main shop floor. You’ll actively participate in the building and assembly of products, giving you practical exposure to manufacturing processes and enhancing your skill set in product creation.

Other Information

Candidates must attend an initial interview with a member of the Bedford College Apprenticeship Recruitment Team. Please note this is part of the recruitment process and must be completed in order for your application to be progressed to the next stage. Please ensure you are able to commute to both workplace and college. Travel arrangements - Elma Electronic UK Limited is located on the Priory Buiness Park.

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