Production Apprentice
STIRLING DYNAMICS LIMITED
Bristol (BS16 1FJ)
Closes in 17 days (Monday 17 August 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 30 July 2026
Contents
Summary
Join Stirling Dynamics as a Production Apprentice and help build advanced aircraft simulator controls used across the aerospace industry. You'll gain hands-on experience assembling electrical, electronic and mechanical components while working towards a Level 3 Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship with Weston College.
- Wage
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£20,000 a year
- Training course
- Mechatronics maintenance technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday.
Flexible working hours with core hours between 10:00am and 3:00pm (to be discussed at the interview).
Lunch break between 12:00pm and 1:00pm (up to one hour).
Half-day finish on Fridays.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 7 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
The ACT (Active Control Technologies) portion of the business that delivers the inceptor products, is looking to build the production team by taking on an apprentice who will focus on the assembly side of the production activities.
The production involves the assembly of all the Stirling inceptor products. The product comprises of electrical, electronic and mechanical subassemblies and therefore the role would involve tasks such as:
- Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, schematics and instructions
- Stacking and modifying PCBs
- Assembly/installation of various sensor types
- All wiring within the product
- Assembly of motors, gearboxes, mechanical mechanisms
- Assembly of frames and enclosures
- Completing build documentation
The successful applicant will be enrolled on the Level 3 Engineering Technician apprenticeship with Weston College. They will be mentored by one of our highly experienced team members, however, to provide the apprentice with a wider appreciation of the product lifecycle, they will have the opportunity to work within the following departments as part of a rotation scheme:
- Engineering
- Test
Where you'll work
230 Bristol Business Park
The Close
Bristol
BS16 1FJ
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
Mechatronics maintenance technician (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
What you'll learn
Course contents
- Use information technology, for example to create documentation, communication and information management.
- Obtain, read and interpret task related documentation, such as work instructions, quality control documents, drawings, operation manuals, specifications and service manuals.
- Record information for example job sheets, risk assessments, equipment service records, test results, handover documents and manufacturers' documentation, asset management records, work sheets, checklists, waste environmental records and any legal reporting requirements.
- Conduct initial assessment of equipment that requires maintenance.
- Formulate plans setting out the methodology of the maintenance activity including timescales and resources.
- Select, prepare and use material, consumables, tools and equipment.
- Comply with health and safety regulations and organisational requirements applicable in the workplace. For example, COSHH, PUWER, LOLER, PPE and applying safe systems of work.
- Apply dynamic risk assessment, hazard identification and risk mitigation principles and techniques.
- Apply isolation principles and techniques to equipment undergoing maintenance, including dissipation of stored energies as required.
- Manufacture, repair and refurbish components using hand and machine tools.
- Restore the workplace on completion of the maintenance activity. Handover resources, consumables and equipment to process owner.
- Apply the techniques and processes used in reactive maintenance and repair activities on complex engineered systems such as electrical, electronic, mechanical, fluid power and control systems.
- Produce, maintain, update, record and store documentation including electronic items such as PLC and robot programmes.
- Apply techniques and processes used in planned and preventative maintenance activities on engineered systems such as electrical, electronic, mechanical, fluid power and control systems.
- Apply functional testing and checking techniques and processes after maintenance interventions, and handover to the operational team.
- Apply techniques and processes used in condition monitoring, non-destructive or sensory testing. Record findings and take necessary actions.
- Apply calculation techniques such as, feeds, speeds, tolerances, electrical calculations using Ohms law, power calculations and cable sizing calculations.
- Select, use and confirm calibration of electrical and mechanical testing and measuring equipment.
- Produce sketches or drawings to support maintenance activities.
- Communicate in writing. Prepare communications, documents and reports on technical matters.
- Segregate, separate and dispose of waste streams and by-products.
- Apply 4S or 5S principles of housekeeping to the work environment.
- Identify opportunities and make recommendations to improve operational performance.
- Apply continuous improvement techniques.
- Communicate with others verbally. Negotiate with colleagues or stakeholders. For example, to access equipment or arrange access to equipment.
- Follow equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.
- Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning and development activities.
- Apply fault finding techniques used in reactive maintenance on complex integrated systems including half split, input output, six point technique, function or performance testing, unit or component substitution and equipment diagnostics.
- Use information technology, for example to create documentation, communication and information management.
- Obtain, read and interpret task related documentation, such as work instructions, quality control documents, drawings, operation manuals, specifications and service manuals.
- Record information for example job sheets, risk assessments, equipment service records, test results, handover documents and manufacturers' documentation, asset management records, work sheets, checklists, waste environmental records and any legal reporting requirements.
- Conduct initial assessment of equipment that requires maintenance.
- Formulate plans setting out the methodology of the maintenance activity including timescales and resources.
- Select, prepare and use material, consumables, tools and equipment.
- Comply with health and safety regulations and organisational requirements applicable in the workplace. For example, COSHH, PUWER, LOLER, PPE and applying safe systems of work.
- Apply dynamic risk assessment, hazard identification and risk mitigation principles and techniques.
- Apply isolation principles and techniques to equipment undergoing maintenance, including dissipation of stored energies as required.
- Manufacture, repair and refurbish components using hand and machine tools.
- Restore the workplace on completion of the maintenance activity. Handover resources, consumables and equipment to process owner.
- Apply the techniques and processes used in reactive maintenance and repair activities on complex engineered systems such as electrical, electronic, mechanical, fluid power and control systems.
- Produce, maintain, update, record and store documentation including electronic items such as PLC and robot programmes.
- Apply techniques and processes used in planned and preventative maintenance activities on engineered systems such as electrical, electronic, mechanical, fluid power and control systems.
- Apply functional testing and checking techniques and processes after maintenance interventions, and handover to the operational team.
- Apply techniques and processes used in condition monitoring, non-destructive or sensory testing. Record findings and take necessary actions.
- Apply calculation techniques such as, feeds, speeds, tolerances, electrical calculations using Ohms law, power calculations and cable sizing calculations.
- Select, use and confirm calibration of electrical and mechanical testing and measuring equipment.
- Produce sketches or drawings to support maintenance activities.
- Communicate in writing. Prepare communications, documents and reports on technical matters.
- Segregate, separate and dispose of waste streams and by-products.
- Apply 4S or 5S principles of housekeeping to the work environment.
- Identify opportunities and make recommendations to improve operational performance.
- Apply continuous improvement techniques.
- Communicate with others verbally. Negotiate with colleagues or stakeholders. For example, to access equipment or arrange access to equipment.
- Follow equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.
- Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning and development activities.
- Apply fault finding techniques used in reactive maintenance on complex integrated systems including half split, input output, six point technique, function or performance testing, unit or component substitution and equipment diagnostics.
Training schedule
You will complete the Level 3 Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship delivered by Weston College alongside your workplace training.
Your workplace mentor will be Chris Holloway, Workshop Lead, who will provide ongoing guidance and support throughout your apprenticeship.
You will also have the opportunity to work alongside experienced colleagues across the production, testing, electronic and mechanical engineering teams, giving you a broad understanding of the product lifecycle and manufacturing process.
More training information
- College will be held at our new Advanced Manufacturing Technical Excellence College (AMTEC) at Airbus, Filton, Bristol (BS34 7PA)
- Year 1/2 – Delivered 1 day per week at college
- Year 3/4 – Delivered in the workplace
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4/C+)
- Maths (grade 4/C+)
- Science (grade 4/C+)
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- Any subject (grade 4/C+)
- Any subject (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
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Enthusiasm
- Pride in their work
- Flexible, can-do approach
- Tidy and organised
- Ability to work independently
Other requirements
- This is a fully site-based role and attendance on-site is required every working day.
- Applicants should have reliable transport to the workplace. The site is accessible via nearby bus and train links.
- Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a sufficient number of applications are received.
- Due to the security requirements of Stirling Dynamics, applications can only be considered from sole UK nationals.
About this employer
Stirling Dynamics is an advanced engineering company that provides high-end engineering products and services. Our strength is not only in providing world-leading technical expertise but also in our ability to work collaboratively with customers to build strong relationships with a focus on open communication and transparency. With over three decades of experience and as part of the Expleo Group, we have accumulated a wealth of knowledge on multiple aircraft and marine platforms, delivered to both civil and military programmes around the globe.
https://www.stirling-dynamics.com/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- Up to 30 days annual leave (bookable by the hour)
- Flexible working arrangements
- Half-day Fridays
- Pension scheme with tax and National Insurance savings
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Recommend a Friend bonus (up to £3,000)
- Life Assurance (3x annual salary)
- Regular social events throughout the year
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 the apprenticeship, there may be the opportunity to progress into a full-time position within Stirling Dynamics (subject to business requirements). There may also be opportunities to undertake further qualifications and continue developing your engineering career.
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 VAC2000045720.
Apply now
Closes in 17 days (Monday 17 August 2026 at 11:59pm)