Instrument Assembler Apprentice

STANHOPE - SETA LTD MONTHLY

SURREY (KT16 8AP)

Closes on Friday 3 July 2026

Posted on 27 May 2026

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Summary

Based at the Chertsey site, the Apprentice Instrument Assembler supports the production team by assembling and testing instruments. The role involves working with production and materials teams and contributing to projects that improve processes, efficiency, and workshop performance.

Wage

£17,000 a year

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Reviewed annually

Training course
Engineering fitter (level 3)
Hours
Working week: 8.00am - 4.30pm. Days to be confirmed.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 28 September 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 / manufacture of electro mechanical components and instruments
  • Use of soldering and wiring techniques for instrument assembly and manufacture
  • Testing and fault finding on instruments and sub-assemblies
  • Reporting to the Production Manager
  • Use of machines for manufacture of specialist component parts
  • Manage in-house production of 3D printed parts
  • Where appropriate / required conduct inspection on incoming parts and kit for production build where needed
  • Ensure that all H&SE policies and the company ISO guidelines and adhered to during manufacture / assembly of the instrument
  • Learning engineering principles specific to the industry
  • Regular reviews between you, the college and the business to ensure you are receiving the support and knowledge you need to fulfil your role
  • Carrying out other tasks and duties as directed that contribute to the required levels of performance and competence

Where you'll work

LONDON STREET
CHERTSEY
SURREY
KT16 8AP

Training

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

Training provider

THE WINDSOR FOREST COLLEGES GROUP

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

Attend Slough & Langley College once a week

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4/C or above (or equivalent))
  • Maths (grade 4/C or above (or equivalent))

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative

About this employer

Stanhope-Seta designs and manufactures advanced laboratory instruments for testing petroleum, fuels, lubricants and chemicals to ASTM, IP and ISO standards.

After this apprenticeship

Progress to become production test or service engineer, maintaining the customer’s instruments in the field or in-house.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE WINDSOR FOREST COLLEGES GROUP

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000033606.

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Closes on Friday 3 July 2026