Rack Wiring & Mechanical Assembly Technician Apprenticeship

MICROWAVE AMPLIFIERS LTD

BRISTOL (BS3 2SZ)

Closes in 10 days (Monday 10 August 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 28 July 2026

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Summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic apprentice to join our Assembly team in a new hybrid role across our Machine Shop and Production departments. You’ll gain hands-on experience in soldering, electronic assembly and PCB production, while learning to read technical drawings and developing valuable practical and technical skills.

Wage

£15,600 to £24,784.50, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

  • Minimum apprentice wage based on your age.
Training course
Engineering fitter (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Thursday 7:30am- 4pm Fridays 7:30am- 1pm Unpaid lunch breaks

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 7 September 2026

Duration

3 years 6 months

Positions available

1

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

We are looking for an enthusiastic apprentice to join our Assembly team. This is a newly created hybrid role, designed to work across both the Machine Shop and Production departments, adding significant value to the business by supporting and strengthening the connection between the two areas.

In this hands-on role, you will be involved in soldering and assembling electronic components, cables, and sub-assemblies, following technical drawings and detailed work instructions. As part of your training, you will learn how to read and interpret assembly documentation, develop strong hand-soldering techniques, and gain a solid understanding of electronic components and printed circuit board (PCB) assembly.

Working across both departments will provide you with valuable experience of different areas of the business, helping you to develop a broad range of practical and technical skills while contributing to the efficiency and success of the wider team.

Daily Duties:

  • Learning hand soldering skills
  • Crimping of wires
  • Ability to be able to read and follow technical drawings/schematics.
  • Loom building
  • Learn how to access drawing and kit lists from your computer.
  • Basic use of Office 365
  • Fault-finding and biasing
  • Wiring rack

Where you'll work

103 SOUTH LIBERTY LANE
BRISTOL
BS3 2SZ

Training

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

Training provider

WESTON COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION

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

Ongoing training and support from an experienced trainer.

More training information

  • Year 1 & 2 – Delivered 1 day per week at College
  • Year 3 – Delivered in the workplace, no formal College Attendance.
  • Ongoing support throughout the apprenticeship from a Weston College Assessor, including regular on-site visits.
  • College will be held at our new Aerospace Skills Academy (ASA) in Filton, Bristol. (BS34 7PA)

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4/C+)
  • Maths (grade 4/C+)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Independent working
  • Pride in quality of work
  • A flexible, can do attitude
  • Willing to take on varied task

Other requirements

  • Please note that if we receive a sufficient number of applications, we reserve the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date
  • Please note that our Engineering campus will now be held at our new Advanced Manufacturing Technical Excellence College (AMTEC) at Airbus, Filton, Bristol. (BS34 7PA)
  • So considering the commute is key

About this employer

Forefront of innovative amplifiers since 1989

Bristol has long been a centre of world leading technology. From the Clifton Suspension Bridge to Rolls-Royce & Concorde, the City has been at the forefront of innovation. Microwave Amps follow in this tradition offering over thirty years of experience in amplifier design. Our engineering team use CAD tools and well proven manufacturing techniques with the latest advanced semiconductor technologies to offer the most up to date solutions to customer requirements.

https://microwaveamps.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

  • Subsidised gym membership,
  • Free breakfast,
  • Bike to work scheme
  • Electric car scheme

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

  • At Microwave Amps, apprentices have the opportunity to work across a range of engineering departments, developing their skills and progressing their careers

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WESTON COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION

Erin Allsworth

erin.allsworth@weston.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000044226.

Apply now

Closes in 10 days (Monday 10 August 2026 at 11:59pm)