Apprentice Assembly Operative
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Company: FORWESSUN INTERNATIONAL LTD
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Location: SPEKE, L24 9NB
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £15,600.00 per year
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000020997
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Application Deadline Date: 31/03/2026
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Start Date: 14/04/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday- Thursday, 08:30 - 17:00. Friday, 08:30 - 14:30.
Brief Description
Forwessun is a leading, innovative company in the field of electronics. We provide the industry with state-of-the-art test solutions for assembled printed circuit boards. We would like to expand our team and have opportunities for a Mechanical Assembly Apprentice
to support our manufacturing and wiring team.
Training to be Provided
In-house training plus the candidate will follow a Level 3 Apprenticeship programme and study towards an Engineering Fitter standard. This training will be structured and delivered by Cheshire College- South & West. If the candidate does not hold GCSE grades A-C (9-4) or equivalent, they will be required to complete a Level 2 Functional Skill in the relevant subject.
Future Prospects
- Opportunity for permanent role following successful completion of the apprenticeship
Vacancy Detail
The role will include:
- Working within a small, workshop based, manufacturing team
- Manual assembly of test fixtures:
• Screw fitting
• Hand drilling
• Use of pillar drill
• General hand tool usage - Assembly of intricate small and large parts and some mechanical systems
- Working with moving mechanical parts & vacuum powered mechanical systems
- Wiring of fixtures; use of a wire wrap gun and/or soldering iron
- Highly precise craftsmanship and high attention to detail
- Being able to work independently and efficiently
- Completion of QA checks throughout the manufacturing process, resolving issues found until systems work consistently and reliably
- Being aware of company health and safety requirements