Electrical 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 instrument and device electronics manufacturing and testing, as well as contributions to circuit design improvements. We ship globally, so your instruments will be sent across 7 continents Additional responsibility beyond this is difficult to define, as we are a small company with many areas to expand into (10 people as of 16/01/2026). 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 extra-curricular experience working with building/assembly and electronics is welcome 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 college and the remaining time in the employer's workplace 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. 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,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Patience