Engineering Technician Apprentice

IPECO HOLDINGS LIMITED

Alington Road (PE19 6YH)

Closes on Friday 27 February 2026

Posted on 8 January 2026


Summary

Are you looking to kickstart a career in engineering? Do you enjoy understanding how things work and fixing things? Ipeco Holdings is looking for three enthusiastic individuals to join their award-winning company based at their St Neots site.

Training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Thursday 8am - 4:30pm, Friday 8am - 12:30pm.

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 7 September 2026

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

Do you enjoy taking things apart to understand how they work? This Electrical Engineering Apprenticeship is a great opportunity to learn on the job and kickstart a career in engineering.

As an apprentice for Ipeco Holdings, you will work alongside experienced engineers and technicians, learning practical skills while gaining real workplace experience. This role is designed for people who are keen to learn, enjoy hands-on work, and want to build a future in engineering.

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Learn how to assemble electronic products by following instructions and drawings
  • Solder components onto printed circuit boards (PCBs)
  • Test electronic products to check they work correctly
  • Support quality checks and inspection processes
  • Assist with environmental and stress testing
  • Update basic technical and production documents
  • Help spot and report faults or issues during production
  • Use tools and equipment safely and correctly
  • Follow health and safety rules and company procedures at all times

This apprenticeship offers a solid foundation for careers in specialist areas like testing or engineering, and a rewarding path in advanced manufacturing and aerospace.

Where you'll work

Alington Road
PE19 6YH

Training

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

Training provider

BEDFORD COLLEGE

Training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

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Training schedule

  • 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)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

communication skills

Other requirements

Candidates must carry out an initial interview with a member of The Bedford College Apprenticeship Recruitment Team. Please be aware that the closing date is subject to change without prior notice. Please ensure you are able to get to both the workplace in St Neots and Bedford College.

About this employer

Ipeco is a world leader in aircraft crew seating and executive jet passenger seating, with products installed in cockpits and cabins by leading OEMs including Honda AircGulfstream, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, ATR, and across all Boeing platforms. But our expertise goes well beyond seating.
Ipeco also produces advanced aerospace systems and components, including electrical galley inserts, power management systems, intelligent actuators, and precision-parts.
At the core of our success is our vertically integrated approach which allows full ownership of the design-to-delivery lifecycle.

After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship there is potential opportunity for progression within the company matching to skills / interests.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BEDFORD COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000007049.

Apply now

Closes on Friday 27 February 2026

After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.