Mechatronic Assembly Technician Apprentice

COGENT MECHATRONIC LIMITED

BEZA STREET (LS10 2BG)

Closes in 31 days (Sunday 15 November 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 15 October 2026

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Summary

We are looking for apprentices to join the business to build and assemble complex mechatronic systems while providing technical support across manufacturing, quality, production, assembly, and engineering functions.

Wage

£16,640 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 to Friday (early finish on Fridays).

40 hours a week

Start date

Friday 8 January 2027

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

The role contributes to the design, manufacture, testing, installation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of products and processes. The post holder will gather and analyse technical information, prepare and maintain documentation, support production operations, contribute to quality assurance activities, and help ensure that products are delivered safely, on time, and in accordance with specification.

Key responsibilities:

  • Assemble, fit, test and commission mechanical, electrical, electronic, control and instrumentation systems.
  • Interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical instructions.
  • Interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical instructions.
  • Complete inspections and quality checks, recording results accurately.
  • Support the creation of technical documentation, work instructions, reports and specifications.
  • Help investigate production issues and support problem-solving activities.
  • Follow health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.
  • Prepare equipment, tools and materials required for production and assembly activities.
  • Support installation, maintenance and repair activities when required.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of business processes and manufacturing methods.

Where you'll work

UNIT 5A
UNIT 5
BALM ROAD INDUSTRIAL
BEZA STREET
LS10 2BG

Training

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

Training provider

LUMINATE EDUCATION 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

  • Training will take place at Printworks Campus, Leeds.
  • You will be required to attend college one day per week.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

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

Desirable qualifications

BTEC in:

Engineering (grade Pass)

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
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Methodical
  • Committed

About this employer

Rebel Bionics designs and manufactures advanced bionic hands, including the Rebel R and Rebel Pro product lines, for upper-limb prosthetics users in the UK and US. Working alongside our sister company, Cogent Mechatronic Ltd, we are a small, fast-growing team developing innovative technology and preparing for continued commercial growth.

After this apprenticeship

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

Production Support Engineer, Manufacturing Quality Engineer, Manufacturing Production Engineer.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP

apprenticeships@leedscitycollege.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000059262.

Apply now

Closes in 31 days (Sunday 15 November 2026 at 11:59pm)