Apprentice Technician
Alaris Linwave
LINCOLN (LN6 3RS)
Closes in 11 days (Friday 26 June 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 15 June 2026
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Summary
This is a unique and exciting opportunity for a career in the design and/or manufacture of leading-edge RF/Microwave electronic components for use in the aerospace, defence, and medical industries, specifically oriented around the electronics aspect of engineering.
- Wage
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£16,016 to £25,445.42, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
- Training course
- Engineering fitter (level 3)
- Hours
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Typically, Monday to Thursday 7:30 to 4:30 (30 mins lunch); Friday 7:30 to 12:00.
38 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 7 September 2026
- Duration
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3 years 9 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
Candidates will be expected to discuss their interest in electronics at interview stage.
The apprenticeship can be the first step in a long and rewarding career within this unique engineering discipline. It will involve learning most of the disciplines required to manufacture Alaris Linwaves' leading-edge RF and Microwave products. Success in the Apprenticeship may lead to further opportunities to embark on higher level education.
Duties will include, but will not be limited to:
- Assembly techniques including SMT soldering, wiring assemblies, box build assemblies, and lid sealing processes.
- DC testing and verification of the power supply and digital electronic designs.
- RF testing and optimisation of microwave products.
Where you'll work
4 SADLER ROAD
LINCOLN
LN6 3RS
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
LINCOLN COLLEGE
Training course
Engineering fitter (level 3)
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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
- The apprentice will work towards their Apprenticeship Standard in L3 Engineering Fitter (Elec).
- The successful candidate will be assigned a dedicated assessor who will provide support and guidance throughout the course.
- This is a day release programme, which means you will attend Lincoln College, term time only. This will fall within your contracted working hours.
More training information
Course outline:
https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st0432-v1-4
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- 2 Further Subjects (grade A*/9 to C*5)
- English and Maths (grade A*/9 to C*5)
- Science/Engineering subject (grade A*/9 to C*5)
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
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
Other requirements
Due to the nature of this engineering discipline, a higher level of manual dexterity is required, as well as the requirement to use high magnification microscopes.
About this employer
Alaris Linwave designs and manufactures advanced microwave and RF products by utilising our full range of design, manufacturing and testing capabilities in Lincoln. These products are used within the Aerospace, Defence and Medical Industries.
After this apprenticeship
Upon the successful completion of the apprenticeship and dependant on the students’ performance during the apprenticeship, there may be higher education opportunities available e.g HNC/HND in Electronics. Sponsored degree options may also be available to the right candidates. The successful completion of the apprenticeship can lead to Engineering opportunities either within the Production or Development Teams.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LINCOLN COLLEGE
Kateryna Shevchenko
apprenticeships@lincolncollege.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000037003.
Apply now
Closes in 11 days (Friday 26 June 2026 at 11:59pm)