Apprentice Engineering Technician

Summary

This is a unique, exciting opportunity for a career in the Design and/or Manufacture of leading-edge RF/Microwave electronic components for use in Aerospace, Defence and Medical Industries. The apprenticeship can be the first step in a long and rewarding career within this unique Engineering discipline.

Wage

£15,115.10 to £24,444.42, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Training course

Engineering fitter (level 3)

Hours

Typically, Monday to Thursday 7:30 to 4:30 (30 mins lunch); Friday 7:30 to 12:00.

38 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 8 September 2025

Duration

3 years 9 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

Duties will include, but will not be limited to:

During the Apprenticeship, individuals will become competent with:

Assembly techniques include SMT soldering, wiring assemblies, box build assemblies, lid sealing processes.
DC testing and verification of Power Supply and digital electronic designs.
RF testing and optimisation of microwave products.

Where you'll work

4 SADLER ROAD
LINCOLN
LN6 3RS

Training

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

College or training organisation

LINCOLN COLLEGE

Your training course

Engineering fitter (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.
Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment.
Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.
Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.
Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.
Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.
Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.
Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.
Reporting work outcomes or issues.
Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping.
Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate.
Operating within limits of responsibility.
Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.
Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.
Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment.
Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.
Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.
Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.
Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.
Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.
Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.
Reporting work outcomes or issues.
Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping.
Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate.
Operating within limits of responsibility.
Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.

Your training plan

The Apprentice will work towards their Apprenticeship Standard in Level 3 Engineering Fitter.
The successful candidate will be assigned a dedicated assessor who will provide support and guidance throughout the course.
This is a Day Release programme, which means you will attend Lincoln College, one day a week, term time only. This will fall within your contracted working hours.

More training information

Course outline:
https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st0432-v1-4

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Additional three more subjects (grade A*/9 – B/5)
English and Maths (grade A*/9 – B/5)
Science/Engineering subject (grade A*/9 – B/5)

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
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Resilient and determined

Other requirements

Due to the nature of this engineering discipline, a higher level of manual dexterity is required, as well as the requirement to use high magnification microscopes.

About this company

Alaris Linwave designs and manufactures advanced microwave and RF products by utilising our full range of design, manufacturing and testing capabilities in Lincoln. These products are used within the Aerospace, Defence and Medical Industries.

https://linwave.alaris.tech/?aff=6 (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Upon the successful completion of the apprenticeship and dependent on the students’ performance during the apprenticeship, there may be higher education opportunities available, e.g. HNC/HND in Electronics. Sponsored degree options may also be available to the right candidates.
The successful completion of the apprenticeship can lead to Engineering opportunities either within the Production or Development Teams.

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