Production Apprentice

ACQUISITION SYSTEMS LTD

FINCHAMPSTEAD (RG40 4QQ)

Closes on Friday 17 July 2026

Posted on 19 May 2026

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Summary

This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for individuals interested in launching their career in the engineering industry. As an apprentice in our Production team, you will play a vital role in the manufacturing process, working closely with experienced colleagues to learn the ins and outs of the production environment.

Wage

£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Engineering fitter (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Thursday, 8.25am - 5.00pm and Friday, 8.25am - 1.35pm

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 24 August 2026

Duration

3 years 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

  • Assembly and test of ASL/Pharmagraph hardware products
  • Execution of Factory Acceptance Tests
  • Calibration of ASL/Pharmagraph hardware products
  • Assist with continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and build instructions

Where you'll work

Glossop House Hogwood Lane
FINCHAMPSTEAD
RG40 4QQ

Training

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

Training provider

FARNBOROUGH COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

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.

Training schedule

Training will take place once a week at Farnborough College

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade Grade 4)
  • Maths (grade Grade 4)

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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Logical
  • Team working

About this employer

Our products are used in monitoring and control systems across pharmaceutical, NHS, and life sciences sectors, as well as general engineering and military applications — so reliability, compliance, and attention to detail are critical to everything we do.

https://a-s.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

  • Profit-related, tax-free bonus after 1 year’s service as part of our EOT
  • Additional annual leave with service (up to 31 days) and your birthday off
  • Employee Assistance
  • Programme and Death in Service benefit

After this apprenticeship

  • Potential of full-time employment, upon successful completion of apprenticeship
  • Progression within the business is encouraged and supported through further training and development opportunities

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ACQUISITION SYSTEMS LTD

Hannah Mason

hannah.mason@pharmagraph.co.uk

07950985377

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000032365.

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Closes on Friday 17 July 2026