Mechanical // Electrical/Electronic - Craft Technician Apprentice

ABP TECHNOLOGIES LTD

Poole (BH15 3BZ)

Closes in 14 days (Friday 8 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 17 July 2025


Summary

Join ABP as an apprentice and kickstart your career in engineering with hands-on experience in either mechanical or electrical/electronic disciplines. You will work alongside experienced engineers, contributing to the design, manufacture and testing of advanced engineering solutions.

Wage

£14,526.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Pension and Death in Service.

Training course
Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Thursday 7.30am - 4pm and Friday 7.30am - 12.30pm.

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 15 September 2025

Duration

1 year 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

Under expert guidance, you’ll develop your skills through a mix of college learning and practical work, including:

  • Machining
  • Hand Fitting
  • PCB assembly, wiring looms and harness manufacture
  • Quality control and inspection
  • Building and assembling systems and components

 As you develop your skills and knowledge, you will be given more complicated tasks to complete on your own.

Where you'll work

1 Fleets Lane
Poole
BH15 3BZ

Training

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

Training provider

BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE COLLEGE, THE

Training course

Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)

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Training schedule

Level 2 Lean Manufacturing Operative.

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/st0420-v1-2

The first 3 months will be at Poole College.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths & English (grade 4 or above)

BTEC or equivalent in:

Science and /or Engineering (grade 4 or above)

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
  • Communication skills
  • Initiative
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Willingness to learn

Other requirements

You will also be required to apply to Bournemouth and Poole College and attend an academic interview.

About this employer

For over 60 years, ABP has built extensive expertise in developing engineering solutions for customers requiring complex and precise equipment. Our highly skilled team specialises in the design, manufacture and support of complex systems and products. With a proven track record of delivering prestigious projects for the UK Ministry of Defence, we have established a strong international reputation across both public and private sectors.

http://www.abp-technologies.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Progression to full-time employment, progression to a higher level apprenticeship/further training.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ABP TECHNOLOGIES LTD

Tara Eaton

teaton@abp-technologies.co.uk

01202665000

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000331142.

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Closes in 14 days (Friday 8 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

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