Apprentice Engineering Technician
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Company: WAVE OPTICS LIMITED
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Location: OXFORD, OX14 4SR
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £22,000.00 per year
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000017123
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Application Deadline Date: 31/07/2026
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Start Date: 01/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday 9:00am to 6:00pm
Brief Description
The Technician Apprentice will learn to safely and efficiently operate various machinery and equipment in our manufacturing facility. This apprenticeship offers hands-on training and mentorship, preparing for a successful career as a skilled Technician.
Training to be Provided
• College will be based within Bicester, please make sure that you have viable means of travel in order to attend
Qualifications included:
Engineering Technician - Apprenticeship Standard:
- Company Training Plan
- Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering
- Foundation Competencies (full time at college for Year 1)
- Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering -
- Development Knowledge (1 day per week for 2 years at college)
- Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering - Development Competence (workplace)
- Level 2 Functional Skills - maths (if required)
- Level 2 Functional Skills - English (if required)
- End Point Assessment
Future Prospects
We’re looking for Apprentices who are eager to grow into future leaders. Augmented Reality is a new and rapidly emerging technology, making this an exciting time to enter the field.
You’ll have the opportunity to build a strong foundation of knowledge and accelerate your engineering career as the industry continues to expand.
Vacancy Detail
You will:
• Learn how to process material to the required production plan and applied standard operating procedures
• Learn and adhere to all safety regulations and policies
• Perform routine checks and minor maintenance on equipment
• Monitor production processes to ensure quality and efficiency
• Report equipment malfunctions or production issues to supervisors
• Maintain an organised work area
• Participate in required training programs
• Develop an understanding of the manufacturing process
Other Information
You will be working in a cleanroom facility, this is a highly controlled, enclosed environment designed to maintain extremely low levels of airborne contaminants like dust. Please do some research about cleanroom facilities as part of your application process.
Minimum Qualifications:
- GCSE in maths, English, Science, Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent): maths, English and a Science/Technology subject (If you have received educational qualifications outside of the UK then we will require a Statement of Comparability to confirm your eligibility for the scheme)
- You must have the right to work in the UK and meet the eligibility criteria for UK government-funded apprenticeships, including residency requirements (normally 3 years’ ordinary residence in the UK, EEA or a relevant territory prior to the start of the programme
- You must not be enrolled on another UK government-funded education or training programme at the time of starting the apprenticeship