Electrical Engineer Apprentice
NEWTECH INTELLIGENT AUTOMATION LIMITED
Mill Road (MK44 1NP)
Closes in 11 days (Sunday 19 July 2026)
Posted on 7 July 2026
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Summary
Are you looking to start a career as an? Newtech Intelligent Automation Ltd in Sharnbrook, are looking for an apprentice to join the electrical team. The role offers hands-on experience in panel building, wiring, installations, and design support, while developing essential practical engineering skills.
- Wage
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£14,560 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Thursday, 9:00am to 5:00pm and Friday, 9:00am to 2:30pm (30 minute unpaid lunch break).
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
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3 years 6 months
- 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
Newtech Intelligent Automation, a leading provider of ultrasonic slicing, robotic handling and automation systems for the food industry, offers an exciting apprenticeship opportunity for a talented individual to join their team.
Newtech offers a supportive and collaborative work environment where you can develop your skills and knowledge. You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects, learn from industry experts, and contribute to innovative solutions for the food industry. Alongside working at Newtech you will study for Level 3 Engineering & Manufacturing Support Technician Apprenticeship with The Bedford College Group.
As an Apprentice, you will gain valuable hands-on experience while working alongside skilled engineers in a supportive learning environment. You will develop an understanding of electrical and mechanical assemblies, learn how to interpret technical drawings and electrical schematics, and assist with the layout and wiring of control panels for a variety of system builds.
This role will include identifying and labelling wiring and hardware components, dressing and terminating cables to meet food hygiene standards, and carrying out both dead and live electrical testing. You will also support fault finding and troubleshooting activities to resolve electrical issues, complete input/output checks before systems are handed over to the software team and contribute to the testing and commissioning of equipment.
As your skills develop, you will have the opportunity to assist engineers with installation, maintenance, and commissioning work at customer sites across the UK and internationally, gaining broad industry experience and building a strong foundation for a career in electrical engineering.
This role is ideal for someone with an interest in engineering who enjoys practical, hands-on work and is keen to build a career in advanced manufacturing. Previous experience using hand tools, good hand-eye coordination, and a mechanical aptitude would be beneficial; however, no prior industry experience is required, as full training and support will be provided.
Where you'll work
Stoke Mill
Mill Road
MK44 1NP
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)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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
Level 3 Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician apprenticeship standard.
Level 2 Functional Skills in English and maths if required.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- Maths (grade 4)
- English (grade 4)
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Able to be part of a team
- Attention to detail
- Can follow instructions
- Communication skills
Other requirements
Please consider your travel arrangements before applying, as the workplace has limited access to public transport. Having your own transport or the ability to drive would be advantageous, although this is not essential.
Candidates must attend an initial interview with a member of the Bedford College Apprenticeship Recruitment Team if they meet the initial criteria as part of the recruitment process. Only Candidates who have fully completed the application will be considered. Please be aware that the closing date is subject to change without prior notice.
About this employer
Newtech Intelligent Automation Ltd is an Alcumus SafeContractor-accredited specialist in the design and manufacture of high-performance automation equipment for the food and beverage industry. Based in Sharnbrook, the company is committed to delivering safe, sustainable, and innovative machinery that meets the highest standards of quality, hygiene, and regulatory compliance.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
On successful completion of this apprenticeship could lead to a permanent position within Newtech Intelligent Automation Ltd.'s electrical engineering team. As your skills and experience develop, there will be opportunities to progress within the business, with potential career pathways into areas such as installation, service and support, and software and controls.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BEDFORD COLLEGE
Ramona Stevens
RStevens@bedford.ac.uk
01234 291000
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000041136.
Apply now
Closes in 11 days (Sunday 19 July 2026)
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