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Equipment Engineering Apprentice (Semiconductor)

Employer:
Vishay Newport Ltd
Location:
Cardiff Road, NP10 8YJ, United Kingdom.
Pay:
£22,500 per month
Hours of work:
31-40 hours per week
Training provider:
NDGTA
Level:
Apprenticeship (Level 3)
Sector:
Engineering
Pathway:
Engineering Manufacture
Possible start date:
01 September 2026
Closing date:
15 March 2026
Positions available:
3
Vacancy ID:
6801
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About the apprenticeship

Duties

• Learn new skills through structured on the job training with support from an experienced internal mentor
• Complete rotations across different manufacturing areas to develop a broad technical skillset
• Maintain accurate logbooks and training notes throughout your apprenticeship
• By following all safety requirements and procedures you will learn how to work in a safe environment
• Collaborate effectively within a team as well as work independently with support from our engineering mentors
• Learn to follow engineering procedures and specifications
• Attend college, study, and successfully pass all required modules
• Complete relevant NVQs with support from our on site training provider

Additional information

This role begins as a 39 hour week while training (4 days on site and 1 day in college). As your experience grows, you will also gain exposure to working on one of our shift patterns that support our 24/7 operation.

Requirements

Skills

• A minimum of 5 GCSEs (grades A–C / 4–9) including Maths, English and a Science
• Further education in a science or engineering subject (A Level, BTEC, NVQ) is an advantage but not essential
• Applicants must be 18 years old by September 2026
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Self motivation and a logical approach to problem solving
• Willingness to be flexible with working hours

Qualifications

A minimum of 5 GCSEs (grades A–C / 4–9) including Maths, English and a Science
Further education in a science or engineering subject (A Level, BTEC, NVQ) is an advantage but not essential
Applicants must be 18 years old by September 2026

Language

Welsh Spoken Skills:
No
Welsh Written Skills:
No

Course details

Training provider:
NDGTA
Training provider course:
BTEC or HNC Electronical bias

About the employer


Cardiff Road
Newport
Newport
NP10 8YJ

Disability confident

No, we are not 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

We have a 4 stage interview process. CV screening On line test (measuring attention to details, math and basic physic skills) Full day assessment Interview

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