Apprentice Production Technician

Oxford Instruments; Bristol; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford Instruments is seeking an enthusiastic apprentice to join their Production Team at Plasma Technology. This role offers a hands-on opportunity to gain valuable skills and knowledge in mechanical and electrical assembly, alongside structured training and career development. The successful candidate will be supported in developing their competencies and will have access to a range of benefits, including a competitive salary and flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Structured career development opportunities

Private healthcare

25 days annual leave

Flexible benefits package

Half-days on Fridays

Defined contribution Group Personal Pension Plan

Qualifications

• Good general level of education required.
• Minimum Grade 6 GCSE Maths, Grade 5 English and Science.
• Commitment to learning and following instructions.

Responsibilities

• Build sub-assemblies and conform to ISO 9001 procedures.
• Maintain good housekeeping and contribute to continuous improvements.
• Carry out additional duties as requested to support production.

Skills

Practical approach

Good work ethic

Logical thinking

Accurate worker

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

Grade 6 GCSE Maths

Grade 5 GCSE English

Grade 5 GCSE Science

Job description

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Apprentice opportunities in our Production Team at Plasma Technology

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our Production team at Plasma Technology and start an exciting career at Oxford Instruments. In your Apprentice role, you will learn and develop the skills, knowledge and experience to become a fully skilled Production Technician producing mechanical and electrical assembly work for Plasma products. Your apprenticeship will include undertaking a structured training programme of academic study and practical training.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build sub-assemblies and piece parts to achieve build schedules and conform to ISO 9001 procedures whilst under close supervision.
• Aim to continuously improve skill levels by increasing key skills competency as defined during the duration of the Apprenticeship / training programme
• Maintain good housekeeping and 5S initiatives
• To carry out any other duties within the manufacturing department requested by management to support the production schedule.
• Contribute to the performance of the Build Team through continuous improvements.

Education/Qualifications:

• Good general level of education
• Minimum requirements Grade 6 GCSE Maths, Grade 5 English and Science
• Practical approach, good work ethic and logical thinker
• Accurate worker, who is not easily distracted
• An aptitude for Mechatronic principles and a desire to gain further in-depth understanding and knowledge
• Willingness to commit to studies required to gain the required qualification and to complete assignments to agreed deadlines
• Commitment to learning
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability and willingness to accurately follow instructions to deliver agreed outcomes
• Flexible, co-operative and willing
• Punctual and self-disciplined
• Initiative
• Conduct yourself at all times in a professional manner, taking account of the impact on those around you of your actions
• Willingness to take on responsibility

At Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology, we provide tools for the engineering of micro- and nano-structures, with customers using our process solutions to research and produce materials and semiconductors vital for everything from medical devices and diagnostics to electric cars and quantum computers.

In addition to a competitive starting salary, Oxford Instruments also offers structured career development opportunities, a good work-life balance, private healthcare, a share incentive plan, 25 days annual leave, half-days on Fridays, a defined contribution Group Personal Pension Plan, and a flexible benefits package that you can tailor to your own requirements.

If this role sounds of interest to you, please apply with your updated CV.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and would ask you to get in touch if you are concerned about any barriers you feel you may be facing in your application process with us.

Note to recruitment agencies: Oxford Instruments operates a Preferred Supplier List, and we do not accept unsolicited agency CVs. Please do not forward candidate details in response to this advert, or to any Oxford Instruments employees or other company locations. Oxford Instruments is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs.