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Apprentice Electronics Engineer

Capricorn Controls LTD · Banbury · posted 4 September 2026

Wage
£18,000 a year
Hours
38.5 hours a week
Duration
3 Years
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Engineering fitter (level 3)
Starts
1 October 2026
Closing date
21 September 2026
Positions
1

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As an Apprentice Electronics Technician, you will gain hands-on experience across a range of manufacturing, assembly, and electronics activities, developing your skills as you progress through the programme.

Initial Training and Development:

  • PCB (Printed Circuit Board) assembly, including fitting components and soldering
  • Wiring loom assembly, including wire cutting, crimping, and fitting conduit
  • Assisting with a variety of mechanical and electronic assembly tasks
  • Learning safe working practices and quality standards within the workplace

Once Competent:

  • Finishing and testing a range of electronic assemblies
  • Carrying out quality checks to ensure products meet specification
  • Diagnosing and resolving basic assembly and testing issues

As Your Experience Grows:

  • Assisting with and developing electronic circuit designs
  • Learning to write and modify software for microprocessors that control electronic circuits
  • Supporting the development and testing of new electronic products and systems
  • Working alongside experienced engineers to build your technical knowledge and expertise

Your training

Qualifications included:

  • Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship Standard. Company Training Plan & Assessment
  • Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering - Development Knowledge (1 day per week for 2 years at college)
  • Development Competence Qualification (workplace)
  • Level 2 Functional Skills - maths (If required)
  • Level 2 Functional Skills - English (If required)
  • End Point Assessment at the end of the apprenticeship

Where it leads

  • As the apprentice progresses within the role, there will be opportunities to continue their professional development by undertaking a Higher National Certificate (HNC) and potentially further higher-level qualifications
  • Over time, this will enable the apprentice to develop the advanced technical knowledge and skills required to design, develop, and bring new electronic products into production. With experience, the apprentice could progress into roles involving product design, product development, testing, and engineering project support, building towards a rewarding long-term career within the business

About Capricorn Controls LTD

  • Capricorn Controls Ltd is a Banbury based electronics company (founded in 1988) looking to take on a new apprentice this year.
  • We are a small but successful company who specialise in the design and manufacture of industrial electronic controls.

Things to consider

  • Once a candidate has gained the correct skills some day to day jobs could become mundane or repetitive
  • We are looking for someone to be with our team for many years to come
  • College will be in Bicester

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativePatienceTime ManagementInterest in EngineeringWillingness to learnMotivatedPositive attitude

Entry requirements

  • GCSE A Min of 5 GCSE's inc Science, English & Maths (grade 5-9 / C-A*) — essential

Where you'll work

  • UNIT 1-9C, THORPE CLOSE, BANBURY, OXON, OX16 4SW

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