Rack Wiring & Mechanical Assembly Technician Apprenticeship
MICROWAVE AMPLIFIERS LTD, Southville, City of Bristol
Rack Wiring & Mechanical Assembly Technician Apprenticeship
£15,600 to £24,784.5 a year
MICROWAVE AMPLIFIERS LTD, Southville, City of Bristol
- Full time
- Permanent
- Apprenticeship programme
Posted 1 week ago, 29 Jul | Get your application in now before you're too late!
Closing date: 10-08-2026 (In 4 days)
Job ref: None
Location ref: Southville, City of Bristol
Full Job Description
Introduction
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.
About the Employer
Forefront of innovative amplifiers since 1989
Bristol has long been a centre of world leading technology. From the Clifton Suspension Bridge to Rolls-Royce & Concorde, the City has been at the forefront of innovation. Microwave Amps follow in this tradition offering over thirty years of experience in amplifier design. Our engineering team use CAD tools and well proven manufacturing techniques with the latest advanced semiconductor technologies to offer the most up to date solutions to customer requirements.
What You'll Do
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 Outcome
- At Microwave Amps, apprentices have the opportunity to work across a range of engineering departments, developing their skills and progressing their careers
Skills Required
- 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
- Essential - GCSE - English - 4/C+
- Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4/C+
Course Information
Course: Engineering fitter (level 3)
Level: 3
Route: Engineering and manufacturing
Apprenticeship Level: Advanced
Working Arrangements
Working Week: Monday to Thursday 7:30am- 4pm Fridays 7:30am- 1pm Unpaid lunch breaks
Expected Duration: 3 Years 6 Months
Training Provider: WESTON COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION