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Apprentice Production Engineer

This is an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious and fast growing company. The successful candidate will Assist in the building, wiring of public address system panels and their sub-components.
The role focuses on developing hands-on skills in electrical assembly, wiring practices, and understanding of hazardous area applications.

  • What will the apprentice be doing?

    Key Responsibilities:

    Assembly & Wiring

    • Assist in assembling PA control panels, racks, and sub-assemblies according to project/technical drawings
    • Perform basic wiring, cable routing, crimping, and termination
    • Identify and use electrical components such as relays, terminals, switches, and connectors
    • Compiling, printing, and fitting of equipment and cable identification tags
    • Learning and understanding about types of mechanical fastenings and their uses
    • Learning and understanding of electrical principles e.g. operating voltages and their applications
    • Measuring and cutting of production hardware/materials – cable, wire, plastic and metal cable ducting

    Sub-Assembly Work

    • Build smaller units such as microphone panels, modules, junction boxes, and interface panels including hazardous area signal equipment (flashing beacon)
    • Pre-assemble wiring harnesses and cable looms.

    Quality Checks

    • Ensure assemblies meet quality and safety standards
    • Support continuous improvement and suggest improvements to product or process using the Ziztel QAQC system

    Documentation & Drawings

    • Read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and layout drawings
    • Maintain records of work completed and assist in updating documentation

    Tools & Equipment Handling

    • Use hand tools (screwdrivers, crimping tools, wire strippers) safely
    • Use power tools (drill, impact driver, heat-gun)
    • Learn to operate basic electrical testing instruments (multimeter, tester)

    Health & Safety

    • Follow workplace safety rules and electrical safety guidelines
    • Maintain a clean and organised workspace

    General

    • Stripping and packing all types of equipment for export

    Learning Outcomes

    • Understanding of PA system architecture (amplifiers, microphones, speakers, controllers)
    • Practical skills in panel wiring and assembly
    • Exposure to testing and commissioning processes
    • Familiarity with industry standards and safety practices

    Work Environment

    • Workshop manufacturing facility

  • What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

    This programme is delivered via a day release delivery model which means that one day per week, your attendance is required at our Engineering Campus. This attendance is required during term time only.

    You will work with expert assessors and tutors to develop new knowledge, skills and behaviours within the profession.

    You will experience a blended learning model.

  • What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
    • Potential of full-time employment, upon successful completion of apprenticeship

  • Desired skills and personal qualities
    Communication skills, Attention to detail, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative

  • Qualifications
    GCSE English (Grade 4) Essential
    GCSE Maths (Grade 4) Essential

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