Instrument and control technician apprentice
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Company: DEF-UK LIMITED
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Location: Tewkesbury, GL20 8ND
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £19,760.00 per year
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000045520
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Application Deadline Date: 14/08/2026
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Start Date: 10/09/2026
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Positions Available: 2
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Working Week: At GET - Monday - Thursday 8.00am - 4.15pm and Fridays - 8.00am - 12.00pm. At DEF - Monday - Thursday 8.30am - 5.00pm, Friday 8.30am - 3.00pm.
Brief Description
Based in Tewkesbury, this apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity to develop practical engineering skills while working with advanced fire and gas detection systems used on some of the UK's most important infrastructure projects.
Training to be Provided
Based at Gloucestershire Engineering Training (Barnwood, Gloucester) for the first year of the apprenticeship working towards foundation skills and starting the level 3 knowledge qualification.
Year 2, you will be attending GET one day per week to complete the level 3 knowledge qualification. Four days per week you will be in company working towards your level 3 competence qualification and knowledge, skills and behaviour's (KSB's) of the apprenticeship.
Year 3, you will continue to work towards your level 3 competence qualification as well as the apprenticeship KSB's.
Future Prospects
Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a permanent role within the business, with progression opportunities available.
As your experience and competence develop, there may also be opportunities to support commissioning activities on major projects.
Vacancy Detail
Throughout your apprenticeship you will develop knowledge and skills in a range of engineering disciplines through a structured rotational programme. To provide a broad understanding of the business and the complete engineering lifecycle, you will undertake structured three-month placements across key departments.
- Design - developing an understanding of engineering design principles, technical drawings and product development
- Manufacturing - learning how products are assembled, tested and built to required standards
- Quality & Compliance - gaining experience in inspection activities, quality assurance processes and compliance requirements
- Health & Safety - understanding workplace safety, risk assessments and safe working practices
- Testing - developing practical skills in the testing, validation and fault finding of electrical and electronic systems
- Commissioning - gaining exposure to the installation, commissioning and handover of systems for customer projects
This structured approach will provide a well-rounded understanding of the business while helping you identify areas of particular interest for your future career development.
Throughout your apprenticeship you will develop knowledge and skills in:
Electrical & Electronic Principles:
- Electrical theory and electronic circuits
- Wiring and electrical schematics
- Test and measurement techniques
- Electrical safety and safe working practices
Product Testing:
- Functional testing of fire alarm control panels
- Functional testing of hydrogen detection equipment
- Fault finding and diagnostics
- Inspection and verification techniques
Quality & Compliance:
- Quality control processes
- Traceability and record keeping
- Working within highly regulated industries
- Understanding customer and project requirements
Professional Development:
- Communication and teamwork
- Time management and organisation
- Problem solving
- Continuous improvement