Apprentice Technician
Alaris Linwave, Swanpool, Lincoln
Apprentice Technician
£16,016 to £25,445.42 a year
Alaris Linwave, Swanpool, Lincoln
- Full time
- Permanent
- Apprenticeship programme
Posted 1 week ago, 17 Jul | Get your application in now before you're too late!
Closing date: 29-07-2026 (In 5 days)
Job ref: None
Location ref: Swanpool, Lincoln
Full Job Description
Introduction
This is a unique and exciting opportunity for a career in the design and/or manufacture of leading-edge RF/Microwave electronic components for use in the aerospace, defence, and medical industries, specifically oriented around the electronics aspect of engineering.
About the Employer
Alaris Linwave designs and manufactures advanced microwave and RF products by utilising our full range of design, manufacturing and testing capabilities in Lincoln. These products are used within the Aerospace, Defence and Medical Industries.
What You'll Do
Candidates will be expected to discuss their interest in electronics at interview stage.
The apprenticeship can be the first step in a long and rewarding career within this unique engineering discipline. It will involve learning most of the disciplines required to manufacture Alaris Linwaves' leading-edge RF and Microwave products. Success in the Apprenticeship may lead to further opportunities to embark on higher level education.
Duties will include, but will not be limited to:
- Assembly techniques including SMT soldering, wiring assemblies, box build assemblies, and lid sealing processes
- DC testing and verification of the power supply and digital electronic designs
- RF testing and optimisation of microwave products
Training Outcome
Upon the successful completion of the apprenticeship and dependant on the students’ performance during the apprenticeship, there may be higher education opportunities available e.g. HNC/HND in Electronics. Sponsored degree options may also be available to the right candidates. The successful completion of the apprenticeship can lead to Engineering opportunities either within the Production or Development Teams.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
Qualifications
- Essential - GCSE - 2 Further Subjects - A*/9 to C*5
- Essential - GCSE - English and Maths - A*/9 to C*5
- Essential - GCSE - Science/Engineering subject - A*/9 to C*5
Course Information
Course: Engineering fitter (level 3)
Level: 3
Route: Engineering and manufacturing
Apprenticeship Level: Advanced
Working Arrangements
Working Week: Typically, Monday to Thursday 7:30am to 4:30pm (30-mins lunch); Friday 7:30am to 12:00pm.
Expected Duration: 3 Years 9 Months
Number of Positions Available: 2
Training Provider: LINCOLN COLLEGE