Manufacturing and Engineering Apprentice

Summary

Are you looking to kickstart your career in Engineering? Axis Electronics, based in Bedford, are looking for 2 Apprentices to join their team.

Wage

£15,500 a year

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Training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Thursday, 7.30am - 4.30pm and Friday,7.30am-12.30pm

39 hours a week

Start date

Monday 28 July 2025

Duration

4 years 4 months

Positions available

2

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

Axis Electronics are a contract manufacturing business, supplying specialist high technology and high reliability products in low and medium volumes to market leading customers.

As an apprentice with Axis Electronics you will be given the opportunity to move around the company, working in various areas of the business staying with each department for six months at a time under the supervision of experienced colleagues, combining on-the-job training with structured learning.

You will be sorting and inspecting components before they are used in assembly, Checking for defects or missing parts to ensure everything is ready for production.

Assemble mechanical parts and systems using tools and equipment, following technical drawings and instructions to ensure accuracy.

You will be working with Surface Mount Technology (SMT), loading and operating machines that place tiny electronic components onto circuit boards, ensuring components are placed correctly for the next step in assembly.

Operating Flow Solder Machines:

As well as soldering by Hand to repair or adjust components that may need more precise soldering

Supporting Production Engineering to help improve manufacturing processes to make them faster, cheaper, and more reliable

Troubleshoot any issues during production and suggest improvements

To perform electrical and functional tests on finished products to make sure they work as expected

Record test results and report any issues to the team for further action
Track and organise materials and parts needed for production, ensuring the right items are available at the right time to keep production flowing smoothly
Assisting with Goods in and Goods out, receiving raw materials (Goods In) and check them for quality before storing them
As well as packing and sending out finished products (Goods Out), making sure they are correctly labeled and meet all standards

As an apprentice for Axis Electronics you will receive the following benefits:

6 monthly pay reviews
2 canteens on site
12.30pm finish on a Friday
25 days annual leave
Christmas shut down
Bonus scheme with the potential of earning an extra £2,500 a year
Pension scheme
Life Assurance scheme

Where you'll work

Manton Lane
MK41 7NY

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

BEDFORD COLLEGE

Your training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

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Your training plan

Level 3 Engineering Technician - Technical Support - Mechanical Pathway
Level 2 Functional Skills in English and maths if required

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths (grade 4)
English (grade 4)

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

Other requirements

Candidates must attend an initial interview with a member of the Bedford College Apprenticeship Recruitment Team if they meet the initial criteria as part of the recruitment process. Only Candidates who have fully completed the application will be considered. Please be aware that the closing date is subject to change without prior notice.

About this company

Axis Electronics is a contract manufacturing business, supplying specialist high technology and high reliability products in low and medium volumes to market leading customers. Our customers include premium brands within the Aerospace, Defence and Oil and Gas industries, to name a few. We strive to produce products which are ‘right first time, every time’.

After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship, you may have the opportunity to progress into roles such as Test Engineer, Production Engineer, Team Leader, or Production Technician
This is a chance to complete your Level 3 qualification and potentially advance to further education, such as a HNC or HND, for continued professional development and career growth

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