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Are you a curious, analytical thinker with a sharp eye for detail? Do you want to begin your career in a hands‑on scientific environment where you can develop real technical expertise as an Assembly, Test and Calibration Engineering Apprentice?
PETA is delighted to be partnering with Intellitect Water Ltd to recruit and train an Assembly, Test and Calibration Engineering Apprentice. The key focus of the role is to assemble, test and calibrate IWL products carrying out all the processes that are required through to items going into finished stock.
Training to be provided
As an Assembly, Test and Calibration Engineering Apprentice you will be studying a Level 3 Engineering & Manufacturing Support Technician Apprenticeship. Throughout your Apprenticeship with Intellitect Water Ltd, you will be supported by your company mentor and your PETA Learning and Development Coach.
You will attend PETA’s Havant training centre for off-the-job training, one day per week. Your Level 3 programme will include, a level 3 Engineering work-based qualification delivered by PETA. Overall duration 46 months.
About the Role
As an Assembly, Test and Calibration Engineering Apprentice, you will have a varied role interacting with a range of entities to provide an excellent service. Your core responsibilities will include supporting with:
Assemble & Test Products
- Assembly work of parts using Work Instructions (DI’s, DB’s, PT’s, Battery boxes)
- Use of various resins, cable assemblies, harnesses, looming, Fischer connectors, micro crimping, stripping, globbing (using a microscope), rework of salvaged parts
- Setup and basic testing of cable assemblies using a multimeter, bench testing using bespoke equipment, hydrostatic testing, sensor head testing, ESD wrist strap use and testing
- Test and Calibration processes, Temperature, Heat Capacity, Flow, Turbidity, EEPROM Download, pH, Conductivity and Free Chlorine
- Active involvement in VSM processes
- Tasks above to be undertaken to expected times with no quality issues
Working on RMA’S
- Supporting with dismantling, rework and reassembly of returned units
- Diagnosing issues and working with the Manufacturing Engineer to resolve them
- Keeping to the standard of processing RMA’s within SLA timescales
Apprenticeship Progression
Upon completion of your Apprenticeship programme, there is the potential to be offered a full-time position as an Assembly, Test and Calibration Engineering Apprentice.
Our ideal Assembly, Test and Calibration Engineering Apprentice
An apprenticeship is all about learning new knowledge, skills and behaviours, therefore, to be considered for this role of an Assembly, Test and Calibration Apprentice, you must be able to demonstrate a genuine interest in Engineering and a willingness to learn.
You will also require:
- GCSE Maths, English grade C/4 or above / or equivalent
- Desirable Science grade C/4 or above / or equivalent
- A strong work ethic and motivated with a can-do attitude
- Ability to take ownership and responsibility
- Positive mental attitude and supportive behaviour
- Good communication skills
- Desire to learn and develop with a passion for engineering
- Logical thinking