Manufacturing and Engineering Apprentice
AXIS ELECTRONICS LIMITED
Manton Lane (MK41 7NY)
Closes in 24 days (Sunday 10 May 2026)
Posted on 14 April 2026
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Summary
Are you looking to kickstart your career in Engineering? Axis Electronics, based in Bedford, are looking for 2 Apprentices to join their team. There is so much to learn in this role such as following technical drawings, assembling mechanical parts and systems using tools and equipment and much more.
- Wage
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£17,500 a year
- Training course
- Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Thursday, 7.30am - 4.30pm and Friday, 7.30am -- 12.30pm
39 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 14 September 2026
- Duration
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3 years 6 months
- Positions available
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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
Duties will include:
- As an apprentice with Axis Electronics you will be given the opportunity to move around the company, working in various areas of the business staying with each department for six months at a time under the supervision of experienced colleagues, combining on-the-job training with structured learning
- You will be sorting and inspecting components before they are used in assembly, checking for defects or missing parts to ensure everything is ready for production
- Assemble mechanical parts and systems using tools and equipment, following technical drawings and instructions to ensure accuracy
- You will be working with Surface Mount Technology (SMT), loading and operating machines that place tiny electronic components onto circuit boards, ensuring components are placed correctly for the next step in assembly
Operating Flow Solder Machines:
- As well as soldering by hand to repair or adjust components that may need more precise soldering
- Supporting Production Engineering to help improve manufacturing processes to make them faster, cheaper, and more reliable
- Troubleshoot any issues during production and suggest improvements
- To perform electrical and functional tests on finished products to make sure they work as expected
- Record test results and report any issues to the team for further action
- Track and organise materials and parts needed for production, ensuring the right items are available at the right time to keep production flowing smoothly
- Assisting with Goods in and Goods out, receiving raw materials (Goods In) and check them for quality before storing them. As well as packing and sending out finished products (Goods Out), making sure they are correctly labelled and meet all standards
College attendance will begin in September 2026.
Where you'll work
Manton Lane
MK41 7NY
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 and manufacturing support technician (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Follow health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
- Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. For example, segregation of resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
- Comply with engineering standards and regulations. For example, British Standards (BS), International Organisation for Standardisation standards (ISO). European Norm (EN).
- Analyse engineering and manufacturing data and information to support technical outputs. For example, read and interpret text, data, engineering drawings, work instructions, method statements, operation manuals.
- Apply scientific, technical or engineering principles.
- Apply problem solving techniques to solutions for identified technical problems.
- Organise, plan and prioritise workflow and scheduling of work with stakeholders.
- Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, considering cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
- Produce job specific technical outputs. For example, engineering drawings, quality control management, computer control programming, business improvement, adverse incident reports, technical investigations, equipment appraisals and specifications.
- Provide support and guidance for handover of work to stakeholders. For example, checklists, product or process status, access to supporting documents.
- Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, equipment service records, test results, handover documents, checklists.
- Follow standard operating procedures.
- Follow manufacturer's instructions. For example, safe instructions for use of products, processes and machinery.
- Apply quality assurance and control principles and practices. For example, conduct physical checks, take samples, inspections or tests.
- Apply continuous improvement techniques.
- Apply team working principles.
- Communicate in writing with others for example, stakeholders, colleagues, and managers.
- Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
- Use information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
- Carry out and record learning and development activities.
- Apply equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.
- Follow health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
- Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. For example, segregation of resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
- Comply with engineering standards and regulations. For example, British Standards (BS), International Organisation for Standardisation standards (ISO). European Norm (EN).
- Analyse engineering and manufacturing data and information to support technical outputs. For example, read and interpret text, data, engineering drawings, work instructions, method statements, operation manuals.
- Apply scientific, technical or engineering principles.
- Apply problem solving techniques to solutions for identified technical problems.
- Organise, plan and prioritise workflow and scheduling of work with stakeholders.
- Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, considering cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
- Produce job specific technical outputs. For example, engineering drawings, quality control management, computer control programming, business improvement, adverse incident reports, technical investigations, equipment appraisals and specifications.
- Provide support and guidance for handover of work to stakeholders. For example, checklists, product or process status, access to supporting documents.
- Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, equipment service records, test results, handover documents, checklists.
- Follow standard operating procedures.
- Follow manufacturer's instructions. For example, safe instructions for use of products, processes and machinery.
- Apply quality assurance and control principles and practices. For example, conduct physical checks, take samples, inspections or tests.
- Apply continuous improvement techniques.
- Apply team working principles.
- Communicate in writing with others for example, stakeholders, colleagues, and managers.
- Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
- Use information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
- Carry out and record learning and development activities.
- Apply equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.
Training schedule
- EAL Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Engineering and Manufacturing support Technologies (Development Technical Knowledge)
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English (grade 4)
- maths (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
- positive attitude
- Organisation skills
- Passion for engineering
Other requirements
Please note you will be expected to start work at 7.30am. Please make sure that you are able to get to work for this time before applying and you know the location of the employer.
Candidates must carry out an initial interview with a member of the Tresham College Apprenticeship Recruitment Team. Please be aware that the closing date is subject to change without prior notice.
Please consider how you will get to work and college.
6 monthly pay reviews
2 canteens on site
12.30pm finish on a Friday
25 days annual leave
Christmas shut down
Bonus scheme with the potential of earning an extra £2,500 a year
Pension scheme
Life Assurance scheme
About this employer
Originally part of a leading international electronics company, and now part of the international Cicor Group, Axis Electronics was formed in 1995 as an independent UK based contract electronic manufacturing services provider with a unique combination of service and technological capabilities.
After this apprenticeship
- Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship, you may have the opportunity to progress into roles such as Test Engineer, Production Engineer, Team Leader, or Production Technician
- This is a chance to complete your Level 3 qualification and potentially advance to further education, such as a HNC or HND, for continued professional development and career growth
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BEDFORD COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000026354.
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Closes in 24 days (Sunday 10 May 2026)
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