Mechanical Technician Apprentice

Your primary responsibility would be for building the latest generation of seismometer instruments and hardware, designed by world-leading scientists in this field, with a long-term orientation towards the mechanical handling of instruments and contributing to mechanical design modifications. We ship globally, so your instruments will be sent across 7 continents. Additional responsibilities beyond this are difficult to define, as we are a small company with numerous areas for expansion (10 people as of January 16, 2026). Here, there is the opportunity to be as responsible as you can manage; there is an enormous amount of work available to do.

Skills

Any extracurricular experience working with building/assembly and electronics is welcomed. Screwdriver and soldering work Changing bike chains Replacing fuses, breadboard/PCB work Garage work/car repairs Handyman skills

Training:

Training will take place one day a week at the college, and the remaining time will be on the customer premises.

The college courses are assessed through the completion of college assignments.

Training Outcome:

The course offers progression to the HNC and is a recognised means of career progression within the engineering industry.

Employer Description:

Science-based seismometer instrument manufacturer.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00. This would be a “full-time” position. Many choose to work longer than this. Open to discussion on start time of day after probationary period, e.g. 8-4pm option available.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Patience