- Employer:
- ABER Instruments
- Location:
- Aber Instruments Ltd, Unit 5, Cefn Llan Science Park, SY23 3AH, United Kingdom.
- Pay:
- £26,228 per year
- Hours of work:
- 31-40 hours per week
- Training provider:
- Myrick Training
- Level:
- Apprenticeship (Level 3)
- Sector:
- Advanced Manufacturing and Materials
- Pathway:
- Process Manufacturing
- Possible start date:
- 29 June 2026
- Closing date:
- 24 May 2026
- Positions available:
- 1
- Vacancy ID:
- 7006
Please send a CV and covering letter, explaining your motivation in applying
About the apprenticeship
Duties
Assembly and testing of our instrumentation and ancillary equipment, including calibrations, pre-testing, temperature cycling, final testing, EMC and PAT testing
Work in a Manufacturing cleanroom environment
Performing soldering operations to aid assembly
Use of laser engravers, welders, lathes, and other workshop machinery as required
Completing build documentation for batch recording of parts and components, and the selection of individual parts to maintain quality and traceability
Ability to collaborate with others and work effectively as part of a diverse team
Seek potential improvement opportunities within your area of the business
Requirements
Skills
Essential
GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths, English, and Science/Technology subjects
Strong interest in engineering and manufacturing
Good communication and teamwork skills
Attention to detail, good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
A passion for quality
Computer literacy and proficiency in a range of Windows based PC applications (e.g. MS Word, Excel, Access)
Willingness to train and develop
Ability to drive and access to own transport
Desirable
An understanding of electronic principles, fault finding of PCBs and reading of schematic diagrams.
Familiarity with test equipment such as multimeters and oscilloscopes
Knowledge of and the ability to use workshop equipment to high standards (or the ability to train in their use).
Surface mount soldering experience
Understanding of an Employee Owned organisation
Qualifications
GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths, English, and Science/Technology subjects
Language
- Welsh Spoken Skills:
- No
- Welsh Written Skills:
- No
Course details
- Training provider:
- Myrick Training
- Training provider course:
- Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering L3 Apprenticeship
About the employer
Aber Instruments Ltd, Unit 5, Cefn Llan Science Park, SY23 3AH, United Kingdom
Disability confident
Yes, we are part of the Disability Confident Scheme from the UK Department for Work and Pensions.
Please note that all apprenticeships are open to everyone. However, some organisations have worked to achieve Disability Confident accreditation. You should always apply for the apprenticeship you feel best suited to.
Interview arrangements
Initial interview via Google Meet, then final interview and task in person in Aberystwyth.
How to apply
Email the address below to apply for this vacancy
Please send a CV and covering letter, explaining your motivation in applying