Apprentice Calibration Technician

ALPHA ELECTRONICS (SOUTHERN) LTD

MAIDSTONE, ME15 9YP

Closes in 2 days (Monday 29 July at 11:59pm)

Posted on 6 June 2024


Summary

Calibration of Electrical/Electronic Test and Measuring Equipment. Interest/Experience in Electronics would be a distinct advantage. Duties include: Calibration of test instruments ranging from Multimeters, Oscilloscope, Resistance Boxes, Multifunction Testers to Current Injection Set.

Annual wage
£12,313.60 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Thursday, 8.30am - 4.30pm and Friday, 8.30am - 4.00pm.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Sunday 1 September

Duration

1 Year 6 Months

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

  • Level 2 Engineering Operative Standard (Maintenance).
    Functional Skills in maths and English if required
  • Development of knowledge, skills & behaviours required to complete the Engineering Operative Standard (Maintenance).

Where you’ll work

UNIT 6

SPECTRUM BUSINESS ESTATE

BIRCHOLT ROAD

MAIDSTONE

ME15 9YP

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

MID-KENT COLLEGE

Your training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Your training plan

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

  • X 5 to include English, Maths (grade Grade A*-D/9-3)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

About this company

Alpha Electronics Group are a UK wide multi-location Test Equipment Solutions Provider, with Manufacturer Approved Service Centres and Calibration Laboratories in the North, South and West of the UK.

https://www.alpha-electronics.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • We are more than happy to sponsor to an HNC or similar

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

MID-KENT COLLEGE

Apprenticeship Recruitment

apprenticeshiprecruitment@midkent.ac.uk

01622 625999

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000256165.

Apply now

Closes in 2 days (Monday 29 July at 11:59pm)

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