Apprentice Repair Technician

ROCKWELL AUTOMATION LTD

Milton Keynes (MK10 0AX)

Closes on Friday 10 July 2026

Posted on 12 May 2026

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Summary

You will develop hands-on technical skills in repairing and updating electronic modules used in industrial automation. You will combine practical work at the Rockwell Automation European Remanufacturing Centre with formal education, gaining qualifications while working with experienced technicians. 

Wage

£16,224 to £25,775.88, depending on your age

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Training course
Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)
Hours
Monday to Thursday 8AM - 5PM and Friday 8AM - 1PM.

39 hours a week

Start date

Saturday 1 August 2026

Duration

4 years

Positions available

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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

  • Develop the skills required to fault-find and repair electronic circuits to component level on Rockwell Automation products, including PLCs, HMIs, Motion systems, AC Inverters and Servo Motors.
  • Perform update and repair activities following Rockwell Automation quality, safety and reliability standards.
  • Participate in training activities, supporting your technical and personal development.
  • Build proficiency in soldering techniques, including Surface-Mount Technology (SMT).
  • Complete all required documentation (paper and electronic) related to repaired equipment and create clear, customer-facing technical fault reports.
  • Maintain high standards of housekeeping and ensure compliance with site safety requirements.
  • Follow and comply with ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environmental) and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety) management systems.

Where you'll work

Whitehall Avenue
Kingston
Milton Keynes
MK10 0AX

Training

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

Training provider

MILTON KEYNES COLLEGE

Training course

Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Read and extract relevant engineering and manufacturing related data and information (such as workplans or project plans, schedules,  drawings, specifications, production data, quality reports, costing data, statistical information) drawing accurate conclusions and making informed decisions.
  • Use project management tools, such as Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats (SWOT), stakeholder matrices, risk mapping, radar chart and summary risk profiles.
  • Use problem solving tools such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Fishbone, Practical Problem Solving (PPS) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).
  • Analyse and interpret data and information in order to generate manufacturing engineering documentation such as Parts Per Million (PPM) quality adherence, cost analysis and test data.
  • Communicate using the appropriate method for the audience such as, formal and informal presentations, written reports, verbal, electronic, social media and incorporating relevant and appropriate data or metrics.
  • Use the approved process and quality compliance procedure to create or amend engineering or manufacturing documentation.
  • Use lean tools and techniques, such as Six Sigma, 8 Wastes, Workplace organisation such as 5S's (sort, set in order, shine, standardise and sustain), Kaizen and Poka-Yoke (Error proofing).
  • Apply documentation control processes and procedures such as format, location, access, authorisation.
  • Use financial planning, recording and review processes and documentation such as departmental budgets, estimating, cost control, cost forecasting, and investment appraisal.
  • Use computer based software systems or packages such as Computer Aided Design (CAD), Data Analytics and Databases.
  • Read and extract relevant engineering and manufacturing related data and information (such as workplans or project plans, schedules,  drawings, specifications, production data, quality reports, costing data, statistical information) drawing accurate conclusions and making informed decisions.
  • Use project management tools, such as Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats (SWOT), stakeholder matrices, risk mapping, radar chart and summary risk profiles.
  • Use problem solving tools such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Fishbone, Practical Problem Solving (PPS) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).
  • Analyse and interpret data and information in order to generate manufacturing engineering documentation such as Parts Per Million (PPM) quality adherence, cost analysis and test data.
  • Communicate using the appropriate method for the audience such as, formal and informal presentations, written reports, verbal, electronic, social media and incorporating relevant and appropriate data or metrics.
  • Use the approved process and quality compliance procedure to create or amend engineering or manufacturing documentation.
  • Use lean tools and techniques, such as Six Sigma, 8 Wastes, Workplace organisation such as 5S's (sort, set in order, shine, standardise and sustain), Kaizen and Poka-Yoke (Error proofing).
  • Apply documentation control processes and procedures such as format, location, access, authorisation.
  • Use financial planning, recording and review processes and documentation such as departmental budgets, estimating, cost control, cost forecasting, and investment appraisal.
  • Use computer based software systems or packages such as Computer Aided Design (CAD), Data Analytics and Databases.

Training schedule

All training will take place at Rockwell Automation (Whitehall UK site) with occasional travel to MK College.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Mathematics (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
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience

Other requirements

  • Enrolment in, or eligibility for, a relevant engineering or technical education pathway (including T-Level Engineering) 
  • Strong technical skills with an interest in electronics and engineering
  • Willingness to learn and develop technical skills through hands-on work and formal study

About this employer

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

 

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!

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Company benefits

A range of benefits including Volunteer Paid Time off, charity donation matching programme, on-demand digital course library, premium membership to Calm, employee Assistance Program, pension, cycle to work, private healthcare, RA Social Club. 
 

After this apprenticeship

Electronic repair technician.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ROCKWELL AUTOMATION LTD

Tina Curtis

tcurtis@rockwellautomation.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000030977.

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Closes on Friday 10 July 2026

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