Wire-Person & General Assembler Apprentice
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Company: Elma Electronic Uk Ltd
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Location: Bedford, MK44 3BF
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £20,800.00 per year
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Sector: Mechanical Engineering
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Ref: VAC-14393
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Application Deadline Date: 29/05/2026
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Start Date: 14/09/2026
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Positions Available: 3
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Working Week: Mon-Fri 8.00am-4.30pm half hour lunch
Brief Description
Elma Electronics, based in Bedford, are looking for four motivated individuals to join their team! You will receive training 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 and maths.
If you don't meet the entry requirements for this vacancy but are still interested in an apprenticeship, please contact our dedicated Apprenticeship Recruitment Team who can discuss this with you further - apprenticeships@bedford.ac.uk or 01536 413508
Personal Qualities
Polite and well presented
Able to work as an individual or as part of a team
Good time keeper
A great attitude to work with an eagerness to learn
Able to work with small parts
Good attention to detail
Strong work ethic
Self-motivated and ambitious
Skills Required
Good problem solving skills
Good at communications 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 general assembler/Wire Operator, responsible for building fully integrated systems.
As well as spending time rotating through various departments, you will also spend time in the Stores/ Logistics Department. In each department, you will 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 will 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 will 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
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.