Electronic Engineering Manufacturing Apprentice

Summary

Have you ever been interested in finding out how electronics are made? Do you enjoy taking broken electronics apart and fixing them? Have you ever considered a career in Electronic Engineering? If so, Ipeco are looking for three keen individuals with a passion for engineering to join their award-winning company based in their St Neots site.

Wage

£15,000 a year

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Training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Thursday, 8:30am to 5:00pm. Friday, 8:30am to 1:00pm.

36 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 9 September 2025

Duration

4 years 4 months

Positions available

3

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

Ipeco Holdings Limited is a world-leading supplier of aircraft crew seating and executive jet passenger seating, with a growing presence in the electrical galley insert sector. The electrical gallery insert sector consists of a range of aeroplane hospitality products such as microwave ovens, water heaters, beverage makers and many more.

So what will you be learning?

You will solder both surface mount components, which are mounted directly onto the board’s surface, and pin-through-hole components, which are inserted into drilled holes and soldered on the opposite side

You will also be heavily involved with the mechanical assembly of products and the overall inspection of products, involving the testing of electronic assemblies and environmental stress testing.

You will be updating technical documentation with the various fault-finding activities you have completed whilst testing.

Where you'll work

Vincent House
Alington Road
Little Barford
PE19 6YH

Training

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

College or training organisation

BEDFORD COLLEGE

Your training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

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Your training plan

Level 3 Engineering Technician - Technical Support - Electrical Pathway
Level 2 Functional Skills in English and maths if required

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths (grade 4)
English (grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

communication skills

Other requirements

There are a number of Health and Safety hazards on-site including high voltage electricity, lead and other chemicals. Health and safety is paramount and therefore applicants are expected to have full compliance to rules and regulations including wearing personal protective equipment and using extraction at all times where there is a risk. Staff benefits include company healthcare contribution such as health, eye care, dental care and discounted prescriptions, twice yearly pay reviews, pension schemes, 1pm finish on Fridays and the opportunity to attend the company's annual awards evening in Southend.

About this company

Ipeco Holdings Limited is a world-leading supplier of aircraft crew seating and executive jet passenger seating, with a growing presence in the electrical galley insert sector. The electrical gallery insert sector consists of a range of aeroplane hospitality products such as microwave ovens, water heaters, beverage makers and many more.

After this apprenticeship

Potential of a full-time position on successful completion of the apprenticeship.

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