Electronic & Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship

XENINT LIMITED

WESTON SUPER MARE (BS24 8EE)

Closes in 15 days (Friday 25 September 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 9 September 2026

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Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our engineering team at a point where we are developing our mechanical and wider engineering capabilities. We are looking for someone who is curious, practical and keen to learn.

Wage

£15,600 to £24,784.50, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Training course
Engineering fitter (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Thursday 1 October 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

Due to the nature of this role you must be 18 years or older and hold a full UK driving license.

Are you curious about how things work and interested in technology, design and manufacturing? We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Engineering Apprentice to join our team and develop a broad range of practical engineering skills while working alongside experienced engineers and technicians.

This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic engineering environment, learning about design, manufacturing, testing and problem-solving while working towards a recognised apprenticeship qualification. 

You will gain experience across a variety of engineering activities, including CAD design, prototyping, testing, assembly and maintenance. You will learn how to read engineering drawings, operate specialist equipment and develop the technical knowledge needed for a successful career in engineering.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Learning to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
  • Developing skills in CAD and engineering design software.
  • Operating 3D printers and using slicing software.
  • Supporting research, development and testing activities.
  • Building and assembling mechanical, electronic and prototype systems.
  • Conducting laboratory testing, recording results and analysing data.
  • Developing fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
  • Supporting the maintenance of workshop and laboratory equipment.
  • Following quality, health and safety standards and company procedures.

Where you'll work

THE HIVE
6 BEAUFIGHTER ROAD
WESTON SUPER MARE
BS24 8EE

Training

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

Training provider

UNIVERSITY CENTRE SOMERSET COLLEGE 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

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 (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

  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working
  • Patience

Other requirements

  • From time to time, you may also be required to attend off-site engineering trials and testing activities. You will need a full UK driving license.
  • Be aged 18 or over.
  • Be a UK national and be able to meet the requirements for UK Security Vetting (UKSV), including BPSS and the required level of security clearance. 
  • You must be able to comply with the zero-drugs policy which is required as part of the security clearance. Employees may be subject to random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with this.

About this employer

XENINT is a small, UK-based research, development and engineering business delivering technology-led projects across software, electronics and applied research.  We have grown significantly over the past ten years while working hard to maintain an environment where our teams can be innovative, develop new ideas and solve complex engineering problems, often using cutting-edge technologies and methods.  We have a strong track record of supporting apprentices at different stages of their careers, from those studying at college through to degree apprentices and colleagues who have recently completed their apprenticeships.

https://www.xenint.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

  • Workplace Pension 
  • After six month probation period Private Healthcare Insurance
  • Scheme Salary Sacrifice
  • Electric Vehicle Scheme Salary Sacrifice
  • Tech at Work and Home Scheme Salary Sacrifice
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Holiday Purchase and Buy Back Scheme

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Following successful completion of your apprenticeship, there may be opportunities to continue your professional development with XENINT. Depending on your interests, performance and chosen career pathway, this could include progressing towards a degree-level engineering apprenticeship or developing further as an experienced technician, with the potential to progress into a Lead Technician role.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

UNIVERSITY CENTRE SOMERSET COLLEGE GROUP

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000052581.

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Closes in 15 days (Friday 25 September 2026 at 11:59pm)