Manufacturing and Engineering Apprentice
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Company: Axis Electronics
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Location: Bedford, MK41 7NY
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Between £15,500.00 and £18,500.00 per year
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Sector: Engineering
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Ref: VAC-13867
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Application Deadline Date: 06/07/2025
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Start Date: 28/07/2025
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Positions Available: 2
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Working Week: 39 hrs pw Mon-Thurs 7.30am-4.30pm Fri 7.30am-12.30pm
Brief Description
Are you looking to kickstart your career in Engineering? Axis Electronics, based in Bedford, are looking for 2 Apprentices to join their team.
Qualifications Required
The ideal candidate will have 5 GCSE's grade 9-4 (A* - C) or equivalent including Maths and English.
If you would like further clarity or to speak to someone regarding these requirements, please contact us on 01536 413508 and we can discuss further with you.
Personal Qualities
Passionate interest in engineering or manufacturing.
A drive to learn and develop your skills, with a willingness to adapt, and take constructive feedback.
Positive attitude
Enthusiastic and driven
Reliable, punctual, and safety conscious.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in following instructions.
Good manual dexterity and willingness to work hands-on with machinery and tools.
Skills Required
Good communication and teamwork skills.
Accuracy
Good organisational skills
Training to be Provided
Level 3 Engineering Technician - Technical Support - Mechanical Pathway
Level 2 Functional Skills in English and maths if required
Future Prospects
Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship, you may have the opportunity to progress into roles such as Test Engineer, Production Engineer, Team Leader, or Production Technician. This is a chance to complete your Level 3 qualification and potentially advance to further education, such as a HNC or HND, for continued professional development and career growth
Vacancy Detail
Axis Electronics are a contract manufacturing business, supplying specialist high technology and high reliability products in low and medium volumes to market leading customers.
As an apprentice with Axis Electronics you will be given the opportunity to move around the company, working in various areas of the business staying with each department for six months at a time under the supervision of experienced colleagues, combining on-the-job training with structured learning.
You will be sorting and inspecting components before they are used in assembly, Checking for defects or missing parts to ensure everything is ready for production.
Assemble mechanical parts and systems using tools and equipment, following technical drawings and instructions to ensure accuracy.
You will be working with Surface Mount Technology (SMT), loading and operating machines that place tiny electronic components onto circuit boards, ensuring components are placed correctly for the next step in assembly.
Operating Flow Solder Machines.
As well as soldering by Hand to repair or adjust components that may need more precise soldering.
Supporting Production Engineering to help improve manufacturing processes to make them faster, cheaper, and more reliable.
Troubleshoot any issues during production and suggest improvements.
To perform electrical and functional tests on finished products to make sure they work as expected.
Record test results and report any issues to the team for further action.
Track and organise materials and parts needed for production, ensuring the right items are available at the right time to keep production flowing smoothly.
Assisting with Goods in and Goods out, receiving raw materials (Goods In) and check them for quality before storing them. As well as packing and sending out finished products (Goods Out), making sure they are correctly labeled and meet all standards.
As an apprentice for Axis Electronics you will receive the following benefits.
6 monthly pay reviews
2 canteens on site
12.30pm finish on a Friday
25 days annual leave
Christmas shut down
Bonus scheme with the potential of earning an extra £2,500 a year
Pension scheme
Life Assurance scheme
Other Information
Candidates must attend an initial interview with a member of the Bedford College Apprenticeship Recruitment Team if they meet the initial criteria as part of the recruitment process. Only Candidates who have fully completed the application will be considered. Please be aware that the closing date is subject to change without prior notice.