Electronics Technician Apprentice

Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
Salary: £19,514 per annum (rising annually throughout the apprenticeship)
Contract Type:

Fixed-Term, 48 months
Hours:
Full-time, 37 hours
Location:
Daresbury Laboratory, Keckwick Lane, Daresbury, WA4 4AD

Closing Date:
Sunday, 2nd February 2026
Interview Date:
Allocated between 9th to 13th March
Start Date:
September 2026

Are you inspired by the idea of creating and contributing to the worlds most advanced research facilities?

Could you be the newest member of our team, where every day brings new challenges and your work makes a real impact?

Joining the Accelerator Diagnostics and Instrumentation Group (ADIG) at STFC’s Accelerator Science and Technology Centre (ASTeC) means becoming part of a team that builds the technology behind world-leading particle accelerators. Our highly skilled electronic technicians and apprentices support cutting‑edge research by designing, fabricating, and assembling advanced electronic systems. You’ll have the chance to take full ownership of your projects — from liaising with researchers and engineers to creating prototypes, assembling circuits, and testing final units.

You’ll also operate our in‑house rapid prototyping facilities, which include on‑site circuit board manufacturing and additive manufacturing (3D printing), giving you hands‑on involvement from concept to completion. Beyond supporting ASTeC’s test facilities, the team contributes to major international collaborations at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, CERN, and the European Spallation Source — meaning your work will help shape the tools used at some of the most advanced scientific sites in the world.

We’re looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals ready to develop their skills through formal training and hands‑on experience. As an apprentice, you’ll gain real‑world experience, build technical and professional skills, and contribute to cutting‑edge research and innovation in a dynamic, supportive environment.

You’ll be fully supported throughout the programme with regular check‑ins from a dedicated Apprenticeship Coordinator, structured training, practical experience, and mentorship from industry professionals. Plus, you’ll have access to workshops, a peer network, and career development support, helping you feel confident and prepared for new challenges.

The Electronics Workshop Team is a proactive and friendly group that works closely with researchers and engineers to solve a wide variety of challenges in support of STFC’s mission to advance accelerator science. Being part of the Accelerator Instrumentation and Diagnostics group within ASTeC, our team helps design, build, and maintain the electronics that enable scientists to operate particle accelerators safely and effectively.

Key projects include devices such as Beam Position Monitors and YAG cameras, which are essential for precise beam diagnostics.

The workshop also supports other groups across the site and externally, constantly presenting new technical challenges that push creativity, skill, and knowledge. Our facilities allow the team to work on a broad range of R&D projects — from multi‑layer circuit design and 3D prototyping to resin casting moulds for custom ultra‑high vacuum connectors. This variety ensures every project is engaging, hands‑on, and impactful.

Learn more about the role as an apprentice electronics technician:
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• L3 Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship Qualification (see Engineering maintenance technician - single discipline / Skills England for further information)
• L4 HNC (Optional)

• This apprenticeship aligns with Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) for Engineering Technician (Eng Tech)
• This apprenticeship aligns with The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) for Engineering Technician (Eng Tech)

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