Engineering Technician Apprenticeship

Mktest; Wellington; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an Engineering Technician apprentice, engaging in hands-on work with high-voltage electrical systems over a 3.5-year training program. Benefit from comprehensive learning while contributing to real engineering projects, gaining essential skills, and working in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Commitment to a 3.5-year apprenticeship.
• Hands-on experience with high-voltage electrical systems.
• Mentoring junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Build, assemble, and test AutoMeg systems.
• Maintain and report issues with workshop tools.
• Promote health, safety, and environmental awareness.

Skills

Building

Testing

Soldering

Calibrating

Diagnosing

Repairing

Education

Engineering fitter (level 3) training course

Job description

Following several successful graduates from our program in the last few years, we now have a vacancy for an Engineering Technician apprenticeship.

Overview

Kick-start your career as an Engineering Technician with this hands-on apprenticeship! You’ll get stuck into building, fixing, and testing high-voltage electrical kit, all while learning from the experts. Follow real engineering plans, gain skills, and grow into a key team player who helps drive a positive, motivated work environment.

An apprenticeship is a 3.5 year commitment by both yourself and us. You’ll enroll on the Engineering fitter (level 3) training course with Bridgwater & Taunton College which is due to begin on Monday 8 September 2025.

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience at the following tasks:

• Build, assemble, and test AutoMeg systems
• Calibrate and test high-voltage electrical systems
• Manufacture and test electrical assemblies and sub-assemblies
• Solder control boards and wiring harnesses
• Assemble and crimp complex wiring looms
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults
• Attend customer sites for diagnostics and repairs
• Maintain and report issues with workshop tools
• Ensure tools are calibrated and compliant
• Complete job cards and quality documentation
• Promote health, safety, and environmental awareness
• Maintain training in support roles (e.g. first-aider, fire warden)
• Mentor junior team members and share knowledge
• Follow company policies and procedures
• Keep work areas clean and safe
• Work efficiently and safely at all times
• Wear PPE as required
• Perform other tasks as needed within the role

More details about the role and how the apprenticeship scheme works can be found on the UK Government apprenticeship listing here .

About us

MK Test Systems, based in Wellington, Somerset (near Taunton), designs and manufactures Automated Test Equipment (ATE) for the Aerospace, Rail and Oil & Gas industries. With over 30 years of experience in the testing field and systems deployed with the biggest manufacturers of aircraft and trains throughout the world, we have built a reputation for innovation and success. We won the 2022 Tech South West AeroTech award for our RTS product, and were bought by FTSE-100 business Halma in 2024.

To learn more about life at MK Test Systems, visit our company page.

Salary, location and hours of work

• The role is mainly based at our Wellington, Somerset head office.
• £14, 918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age.

How to apply for the Engineering Technician apprenticeship:

Apply for this role via the UK Government apprenticeship scheme here .

The closing date for this role is 30th June 2025.