Apprentice Technician – Electronics & Teaching

Overview

Salary £25,073 to £26,718 per annum depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.

Area Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Location UK Other

Closing Date Monday 01 June 2026

Reference ENG
778526

As part of our annual Faculty of Engineering Apprenticeship Training Programme, we have an exciting opportunity for an advanced Level 4 Electronics & Teaching Technical Apprenticeship to learn the skills needed to support the operational, teaching and research requirements of both the Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE) and the Foundation Engineering & Physical Sciences (FEPS) departments.

This is a great chance for you to embark on a technical career in Engineering, and we will support and help you to grow by developing the skills, experience and knowledge you will need to succeed.

You will undertake a full time 4-year apprenticeship with practical hands-on learning here at the university, whilst studying for a nationally accredited Level 4 Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

In-house training will be delivered by our expert team, in our extensively equipped workshops/teaching spaces, covering a range of electronic and electromechanical processes and instrumentation, preparing you to deliver high quality teaching support. You’ll provide specialist practical advice to students, configure equipment and prepare teaching sessions enabling students to thrive and successfully complete their studies.

Your formal academic training will be delivered over 24 months in-person, 1 day per week, with a recognised training provider.

Qualifications to be undertaken will include:

• Level 4 HTQ Apprenticeship – Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• In-house practical hands-on training
• Internal/external training courses relevant to role

You are an enthusiastic individual eager to learn new skills provided by our experienced and supportive technical team, with the ability to show attention to detail and rise to the challenge this fantastic opportunity presents.

You should have, or be expected to achieve a minimum of one of the following:

• 64 tariff points in A-Level subjects, including Maths or a Level 3 BTEC or T-Level in an engineering discipline.

Minimum grade 4/C in GCSE Maths, English and a Science.

• A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment to enable you to develop and reach your full potential whilst supporting your wellbeing.
• A competitive employment package including a generous holiday entitlement of 27 days plus 8 standard bank holidays and 5 university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.
• Access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, and many more. To find out more, follow the link to our benefits website

Closing date 1st June 2026

Assessments/interviews July 2026

Commencing 1st September 2026

Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details.

We are keen to receive applications from those currently underrepresented in Engineering in the UK, such as women and those from minority ethnic backgrounds.

This is a Full time (36.25hrs), Fixed Term post till 31st August 2030.

Please contact Andrew Hallam - (email) an if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

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