Wire-Person & General Assembler Apprentice
ELMA ELECTRONICS UK LTD
Priory Business Park (MK44 3BF)
Closes in 31 days (Friday 29 May 2026)
Posted on 27 April 2026
Contents
Summary
Elma Electronics, based in Bedford, are looking for four motivated individuals to join their team! You will receive training in manufacturing across various products, including basic cabling, identification, termination, and copy wiring of fully integrated systems.
- Wage
-
£20,800 a year
- Training course
- Engineering fitter (level 3)
- Hours
-
Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.30pm half hour lunch.
40 hours a week
- Start date
-
Monday 14 September 2026
- Duration
-
3 years 9 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
- As an Apprentice at Elma Electronics, you will spend your first 3-6 months between the different departments, to give you training and an understanding of how the business operates
- Once the initial training period is complete, you will then be placed into the Production Department to begin your training program, learning everything from mechanical build, basic wiring, all the way through to becoming a skilled general assembler/Wire Operator, responsible for building fully integrated systems
As well as spending time rotating through various departments, you will also spend time in the Stores/ Logistics Department. In each department, you will gain insight into how materials are managed, processed, and dispatched - Additionally, you will receive basic training on the company’s ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system, helping you understand how product data is tracked and managed across the business
You will receive training on both base and fully integrated products. This will include learning about the features, functions, and applications of these products. You will understand how the different components work together, from simple base products to complex, fully integrated solutions
You will be given training in how to use Elma software to view product designs, which are used to help assemble systems. These models will be used as guides for building products on the shop floor. Customisation is the standard at Elma. With an extensive range of standard products as a foundation, they are able to leverage existing solutions and proven design concepts to meet any custom application
During your training program, you will gain hands-on experience across all areas of the main shop floor. You will actively participate in the building and assembly of products, giving you practical exposure to manufacturing processes and enhancing your skill set in product creation
Where you'll work
Solutions House
Fraser Road
Priory Business Park
MK44 3BF
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 fitter (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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
- Level 3 Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship Standard
- Level 2 Functional Skills in English and maths if required
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
- Good work ethic
- Motivated
- Problem solving skills
- Work well in a team
Other requirements
Other Information: Candidates must attend an initial interview with a member of the Bedford College Apprenticeship Recruitment Team. Please note this is part of the recruitment process and must be completed in order for your application to be progressed to the next stage. Please ensure you are able to commute to both workplace and college. Travel arrangements - Elma Electronic UK Limited is located on the Priory Buiness Park.
About this employer
Elma Electronic is a global manufacturer of electronic packaging products for the embedded systems market, from components, storage boards, backplanes and chassis platforms to fully integrated sub-systems.
After this apprenticeship
- Following successful completion of your apprenticeship there is a chance for future prospects within the company
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BEDFORD COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000028546.
Apply now
Closes in 31 days (Friday 29 May 2026)
After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.