Apprentice Calibration Technician

ALPHA ELECTRONICS (SOUTHERN) LTD

Maidstone (ME15 9YP)

Closes in 28 days (Friday 4 July 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 4 June 2025

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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. Also repair/fault-finding of Same types of equipment.

Wage

£14,526.20 to £23,492.04, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Hours
8.30am - 4.30pm, Monday - Thursday. 8.30am - 4.00pm, Friday. 37 hours weekly (Half hour lunch break).

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

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

  • Perform calibration of a wide range of test instruments, including multimeters, oscilloscopes, resistance boxes, multifunction testers, and current injection sets.
  • Conduct fault-finding and basic repair work on the same types of equipment.
  • Operate within a computerised calibration management system – computer literacy is essential.
  • Use electronic test equipment and soldering tools with precision and care.

Where you'll work

Unit 7
Spectrum Business Estate, Bircholt Road
Maidstone
ME15 9YP

Training

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

College or training organisation

MID-KENT COLLEGE

Your training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

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Your training plan

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

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

X 5 to include English, Maths (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 VAC1000324397.

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Closes in 28 days (Friday 4 July 2025 at 11:59pm)

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