- Employer:
- Microchip
- Location:
- Phase 2, Castlegate Business Park, NP26 5YW, United Kingdom.
- Pay:
- Apprenticeship rates
- 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:
- 17 April 2026
- Positions available:
- 3
- Vacancy ID:
- 6876
About the apprenticeship
Duties
You will learn and obtain experience in the fundamentals of either mechanical and electrical engineering or a combination of the two. The first year will be spent, studying full time at NDTGA College, Cwmbran and through onsite placements. From the second year onwards, you will continue to study part-time at NDGTA and work on site at Microchip, where you will be taught, and put into practice, engineering skills which will be key for a junior engineering role.
Additional information
Throughout the duration of the Apprenticeship, you will be taught, and put into practice, engineering skills which will be key for a junior engineering role at Microchip.
Your Apprenticeship will last for a minimum of 4 years, during which time you will rotate around the wide range of engineering teams across our business.
As an Apprentice you will also:
• Support and be a part of the Microchip Apprentice Community
• Support STEM at Microchip, especially with local educational institutions
• Participate in thriving work community + events
• And more!
Requirements
Skills
• Can do attitude and approach
• Support others and get involved
• Be a team player
• Open to new things/adaptable
• Proactive and able to use your initiative
• Able to prioritise your time to achieve results
• Inquisitive to learn and understand
Qualifications
• A minimum of 5 GSCEs, achieved or predicted, A*- C or 9 – 4, including English, Maths and Science
• Strong desire to learn and develop, using open thinking; able to easily adapt to new ways of working
• An evident interest in engineering as a subject
• Experience of engineering activities are advantageous but, not necessary. This may include:
• Hobbies or voluntary work
• Previous work experience
• Engineering related school subjects
• Good IT skills - A working knowledge of Microsoft office programs is sufficient
• Ideally able to demonstrate a strong work ethic, e.g. through part time employment and/or voluntary activities
Language
- Welsh Spoken Skills:
- No
- Welsh Written Skills:
- No
Course details
- Training provider:
- NDGTA
- Training provider course:
- Level 3 Engineering Apprenticeship
About the employer
MicrochipPhase 2
Castlegate Business Park
Caldicot
Newport
NP26 5YW
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
Aptitude test at NDGTA, followed by an interview if successful at Microchip.
How to apply
Email the address below to apply for this vacancy