Engineering Manufacturing Electronics Level 4 Technician Apprentice

R D P ELECTRONICS LTD

WOLVERHAMPTON (WV10 0PY)

Closes in 12 days (Sunday 30 August 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 17 August 2026

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Summary

An exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a specialist electronic manufacturing environment. You will learn a wide range of engineering and manufacturing skills, including electronic assembly, soldering, component-level testing, welding processes, quality assurance, and product testing.

Wage

£16,640 to £26,436.80, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Training course
Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)
Hours
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm - 30 minutes lunch each day

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 7 September 2026

Duration

2 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 seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Engineering Technician Apprentice to join our specialist electronic manufacturing team. This is a unique opportunity to learn all aspects of a small but highly specialised engineering and manufacturing facility, gaining practical experience across electronics, manufacturing, testing, quality assurance, and engineering processes.

Working alongside experienced engineers, you will support the manufacture, testing, and design of LVDTs and associated electronics used in demanding environments, including radiation, cryogenic, high-temperature, and subsea applications. This apprenticeship offers exposure to advanced engineering techniques and quality standards within a BSI ISO 9001-certified business.

The successful candidate will receive comprehensive training while working alongside experienced engineers and technicians on products used in some of the world's most challenging environments.

As an apprentice, you will learn and contribute to:

  • Electronic assembly and soldering techniques.
  • Testing electronic circuits and systems to component level.
  • Manufacturing processes for precision electronic and electromechanical products.
  • The manufacture, testing, and design of LVDTs (Linear Variable Differential Transformers) and associated electronics.
  • Inspection, fault finding, and quality control activities.
  • Safe working practices within an engineering and manufacturing environment.
  • Working to documented procedures and quality standards.

You will gain hands-on experience in:

  • Electronics and Manufacturing
  • Specialist Engineering Environments
  • Welding and Inspection
  • Testing and Validation
  • Quality and Compliance

 

Where you'll work

GROVE ST
HEATH TOWN
WOLVERHAMPTON
WV10 0PY

Training

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

Training provider

DUDLEY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

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

You will be required to attend Advance 1 Campus, Dudley College, DY1 4AD, 1 day per week in term time only.

You will receive an Engineering Manufacturing Technician Level 4 HNC - Electrical Pathway upon the successful completion of your apprenticeship.

You will be assigned an assessor who will visit you in the workplace every 6-8 weeks to support you on your apprenticeship.

In the workplace there will be 'In House' mentoring, alongside the day release to college.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade (Grade 4/C/L2 F Skills))
  • Maths (grade (Grade 4/C/L2 F Skills))

Level 3 in:

Engineering (grade Pass, Merit or Distinction)

Desirable qualifications

A Level in:

  • An Additional Science (grade Pass, Merit or Distinction)
  • Maths (grade Pass, Merit or Distinction)
  • Physics (grade Pass, Merit or Distinction)

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

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Keen interest in Engineering
  • Keen interest in Electronics
  • Keen interest in Manufacturing
  • Willingness to Learn
  • Willingness to Develop
  • Commitment to Quality
  • Positive Attitude
  • Strong Work Ethic

Other requirements

In addition to GCSE maths and English, candidate must hold a Level 3 Qualification in Engineering OR have 3 'A' Levels in Physics, maths and another Science.

Candidate must be able to start this College Course In September.

This Employer is paying National Minimum Wage for Age, which for certain age groups is higher than the National Minimum Wage for Apprentices.

About this employer

RDP has been in business for 60 years and continues to be a leader in sensors and electronic measurement equipment. We work in a large number of fields including military, cryogenic and radiation. Experience of a large number of engineering backgrounds would be on offer.

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After this apprenticeship

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

A permanent career in engineering with us.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DUDLEY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

Julie Perks

julie.perks@dudleycol.ac.uk

01384 363314

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000047846.

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Closes in 12 days (Sunday 30 August 2026 at 11:59pm)