Scientific Instrument Apprentice Technician
XDS Oxford Limited
OXFORD (OX2 0ES)
Closes in 24 days (Monday 25 August 2025)
Posted on 11 February 2025
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Summary
The vacancy is for an apprentice to train as a Scientific Instrument Technician. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to gain valuable scientific knowledge and experience of scientific instrumentation and its applications, at the same time gaining recognised engineering qualifications.
- Wage
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£16,500 a year
- Training course
- Engineering technician (level 3)
- Hours
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XDS Oxford operates a Flexible Hours Scheme, allowing a choice of start and finish times to suit individual requirements. Standard working pattern is 8 hours (plus half hour lunch break) Mon - Thurs, 5 hours Friday.
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 1 September 2025
- Duration
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3 years
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
Working alongside XDS Technicians and Engineers, the apprentice will train in the skills required for the assembly and test of components, sub-assemblies and final product to agreed specifications, quality and time/cost objectives.
Key responsibilities include:
- Manufacture components, fixtures and test equipment to specifications.
- Participate in improvement projects and problem-solving activities.
- Maintain plant, test equipment and tools in good working order.
Where you'll work
UNIT 1
FERRY MILLS
OSNEY MEAD
OXFORD
OX2 0ES
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
ENGINEERING TRUST TRAINING LIMITED
Training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
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Training schedule
Qualifications included:
- Engineering Technician - Apprenticeship Standard.
- Company Training Plan.
- Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering Foundation Competencies (full time at college for Year 1)
- Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering - Development Knowledge (1 day per week for 2 years at college).
- Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering - Development Competence (workplace).
- Level 2 Functional Skills- Maths (if required).
- Level 2 Functional Skills - English (if required).
- End Point Assessment.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Time Management
- Interest in Engineering
- Motivated
- Inquisitive Mind
- Flexible attitude
Other requirements
College will be in Bicester, Oxfordshire.
About this employer
XDS Oxford is a recognised and established leader in the supply of beamline components to the scientific community, specialising in the design, assembly, test, installation and commissioning of high value systems. With over 25 years’ experience in the global synchrotron industry, XDS has built an extensive product range and continues to work with industry experts to expand and develop this range to provide new solutions capable of supporting the increasing demands of the scientific community. Continual investment in new production and test facilities, together with the recruitment of key staff, ensure that XDS Oxford remains at the forefront of beamline technology and supply.
After this apprenticeship
- Development in the role of Technician could offer world-wide travel opportunities for installation of systems. With time and experience, there is potential to secure roles such as Senior Technician and Production Leader.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ENGINEERING TRUST TRAINING LIMITED
Sally Parr
s.parr@theengineeringtrust.org
07879 128768
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000302847.
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Closes in 24 days (Monday 25 August 2025)
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