Apprentice Test Technician
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Company: SPELLMAN HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRONICS LIMITED.
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Location: Pulborough, RH20 2RY
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £27,605.00 per year
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000028844
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Application Deadline Date: 05/06/2026
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Start Date: 15/06/2026
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Positions Available: 2
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Working Week: Mon-Thurs 8.15am to 5.00pm (½ hour lunch break) / Fri 8.15am to 12.45pm (no lunch break). (Flexible working with wide range of shifts available).
Brief Description
This study pathway combines day-release college learning with hands-on workplace experience. You’ll join a global team of people dedicated to powering the future of advanced technologies.
Your role will lead to the testing and investigation of production products utilising automatic test fixtures as part of cell manufacturing.
Training to be Provided
Programme of learning will consist of 2 years day release to study the Level 3 EAL Diploma in Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technologies (EMST) knowledge qualification. This study path is combined with workplace learning.
When at work, the technician will be employed in Manufacturing to support the application of learning from college and enable the gathering of evidence of learning and application for completion of the Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering – Technical Support Technician (development competence) qualification. The objective at the end of the 42-month programme is qualification and permanent employment as a Test and Repair Technician.
Future Prospects
To become a fully trained and qualified Test and Repair Technician with Spellman.
Vacancy Detail
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Diligent application to study the EMST route on day release and within company time to achieve a successful outcome with qualification.
- Diligent application of learning in the workplace to demonstrate the learning and knowledge gained.
- Attending regular monitoring review meetings with the appointed training officer.
- Gathering a portfolio of on-the-job learning and work evidence to meet the needs of the apprenticeship programme and End-point Assessment.
- Satisfactorily completing assignments and consolidating the training and work undertaken in the time frame agreed.
- Manufacture (Assembly & Test) of production units as a primary role with rotation in other company departments throughout the apprenticeship programme.
- Applying a conscientious attitude in the workplace, contributing to the departmental goals and objectives.
- Ensure familiarisation and adherence to the Quality, Environmental and Health and Safety management systems, including workmanship standards, static handling precautions and high voltage control measures.
- Keep informed and support EMS and improvement team activities and IS09001 - Quality and ISO 14001- Environmental requirements, including lean initiatives.
- Work with other team members to continuously improve quality and processes.
- Responsibility for adhering to the Company’s ISO 9001 Quality, ISO14001 Environmental and Health and Safety management systems.
Other Information
Good practical skills (dexterity) as you will be working on complex systems. Able to manage own workload and prioritise. Ability to switch between projects when required & meet deadlines. Ability to work with other team members to continuously improve quality and processes. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Due to remote location of the role, access to a car is essential.