Electronic Engineering Apprentice

INTERFACE 2 LTD

EAST SUSSEX (BN9 0DU)

Closes in 22 days (Friday 26 June 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 4 June 2026

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Summary

How would you like to work with complex electronic systems, covering everything from reading technical drawings, building assemblies and testing the finished product? Great opportunity with Interface 2 to acquire these skills, gain qualifications and get well paid throughout your apprenticeship.

Wage

£22,500 a year

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Training course
Engineering fitter (level 3)
Hours
Shifts to be confirmed between the hours of 07:30 - 16:45

35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 13 July 2026

Duration

3 years 6 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

You will learn to:

  • Read and understand technical drawings/circuit diagrams
  • Build complex wiring looms following board layouts
  • Identification of components, functionality and interaction with other components
  • Crimping and soldering
  • Testing components, fault finding and diagnostics
  • Work with printed circuit boards; surface mount and through hole
  • Understand design and software used
  • Appreciation of mechanical engineering; lathe and pillar drill

Where you'll work

UNIT G-H
RICH INDUSTRIAL ESTATE AVIS
NEWHAVEN
EAST SUSSEX
BN9 0DU

Training

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

Training provider

SIGTA LIMITED

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

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English, Maths (grade 4/5 C or above)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Science, ICT (grade 4/5 C or above)

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
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative

Other requirements

  • Good practical skills (dexterity) as you will be working with small components
  • You will need to be able to recognise the shapes and colours of these components
  • Able to manage own workload and prioritise
  • Ability to switch between projects when required & meet deadlines

About this employer

As a leader in the industry since 1996 with both ISO9001:2015 and ISO14001:2015 accreditation's, Interface 2 has a wealth of knowledge and experience in everything related to the manufacturing of fantastic products. We operate on a global scale, providing a variety of companies and individuals with quality products and innovative production solutions. The industry is constantly changing so we run a constant improvement manufacturing programme keeping up with the latest process advancements.

Company benefits

  • Shifts to be confirmed

After this apprenticeship

  • To become a fully trained and qualified electronic engineer with Interface 2

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SIGTA LIMITED

Jacquie

jalstrom@sigta.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000034979.

Apply now

Closes in 22 days (Friday 26 June 2026 at 11:59pm)