Apprentice Electronics Apprentice
BEECHNET SYSTEMS LIMITED
Bedfordshire MK45 4HR (MK45 4HR)
Closes in 10 days (Tuesday 1 September 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 19 August 2026
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Summary
Looking for an exciting engineering career? Join Beechnet Systems in Silsoe and learn from experienced engineers while earning a salary.
- Wage
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£16,380 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Annual Salary
- Training course
- Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday (Times to be confirmed).
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Sunday 13 September 2026
- Duration
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4 years
- Positions available
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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
Beechnet Systems Ltd is looking for an enthusiastic Apprentice Electronics Engineer to join their growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to develop practical engineering skills while working on real-world projects alongside industry professionals in a supportive and flexible environment. As an Apprentice Electronics Engineer, you'll gain valuable experience across a range of engineering activities, including:
- Hardware prototyping
- Cable assembly
- PCB (Printed Circuit Board) soldering and rework
- Testing electronic hardware
- Electronics CAD (Computer Aided Design)
- Producing technical and test reports
As your skills develop, you'll also have opportunities to learn firmware and software development, helping you build a broad engineering skillset. We're seeking someone who is:
- Interested in electronics and engineering
- Willing to learn and develop new skills
- A strong problem solver
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Enthusiastic, motivated, and keen to build a career in engineering
- Early applications are encouraged as this vacancy is likely to fill quickly
Where you'll work
Enterprise House
Wrest Park
bedfordshire
Bedfordshire MK45 4HR
MK45 4HR
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
MILTON KEYNES COLLEGE
Training course
Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)
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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
You'll complete your apprenticeship with Milton Keynes College, attending college one day a week and spending four days gaining hands-on experience with Beechnet Systems Ltd. You'll be supported by both your college trainer and a dedicated workplace mentor throughout your apprenticeship. What you'll get:
- Dedicated mentoring and support
- A friendly and supportive engineering team
- Funded training and development opportunities
- Experience across a range of electronics projects
- Opportunities for progression and further study
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- Maths (grade 9-5)
- English (grade 9-4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication
- Team Work
- Problem Solver
Other requirements
Limited public transport due to the village location. Applicants must be eligible for security clearance, including being a UK national.
About this employer
Beechnet Systems Ltd is an engineering design company specialising in electronics, firmware and software solutions. Since 2010, the company has delivered innovative projects for customers ranging from major defence organisations to commercial businesses. Despite its growth, Beechnet maintains a people-first culture centred on flexibility, support and employee development.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to: A permanent position as an Electronics Engineer or Electronics Technician and Further development opportunities, including support towards a Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship in a relevant subject.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
MILTON KEYNES COLLEGE
Sonia Harris
Apprenticeships@mkcollege.ac.uk
01908 637056
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000048944.
Apply now
Closes in 10 days (Tuesday 1 September 2026 at 11:59pm)