Engineering Mechanical/Electrical Technician Apprentice
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Company: V A TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
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Location: Shropshire, TF7 4QW
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £17,200.00 per year
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000016942
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Application Deadline Date: 01/04/2026
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Start Date: 01/09/2026
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Positions Available: 4
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Working Week: Start and Finish times whilst at In-Comm Monday to Thursday 9am - 4:30pm, Friday 9am - 2:30pm
Brief Description
VA Technology are seeking four enthusiastic Apprentices to join their team as a Fitter/Tester. This apprenticeship provides hands-on experience in mechanical and electrical assembly, fitting, testing, and fault diagnosis within a manufacturing/engineering environment, alongside structured academic learning.
Training to be Provided
- This is a Level 3 Fitter apprenticeship, delivered over a 27 month period
- The apprentice will attend the training centre, In-Comm Training Services in Telford, TF3 3AJ, for the first 10-months
- As part of the apprenticeship, there will be opportunity to start a level 4 HNC qualification in year two
Future Prospects
- Full-time opportunity to work at V A Technology
- Opportunity for progression and further training and development within the business
- Opportunity for those who have the desire to travel worldwide
- Overtime
Vacancy Detail
You will be involved in the following during your time at VA Technology:
- Reading mechanical and electrical drawings
- Using and communicating technical information
- Building systems and equipment
- Testing and validation of systems and equipment
- Supporting the development of robot and PLC software
- Using computer software packages to assist with engineering activities
- Fault finding and diagnostics of mechanical and electrical equipment
- Preparing and fabrication of metal components for machine assembly
- Operating machinery such as press brakes, saw, drills and welding
- Using hand tools such as drilling, grinding and finishing
- Supporting the construction of control panels and equipment
- Be familiar with risk assessments and typical health & safety matters in the workplace
- Operate within company procedures and policies
- Ensuring quality standards are met
- Working efficiently and effectively in an engineering environment
Other Information
Analytical skills. Must be passionate about the role, self-motivated, use initiative in prioritising tasks, professional manner, good communication skills, self-driven for progressive and continued learning and development, driving license will be required or the applicant must be willing to learn to drive during their apprenticeship.