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Engineering Apprenticeship

Captec Subsystems Engineering Limited · Farnborough · posted 6 July 2026

Wage
£17,784 a year
Hours
38 hours a week
Duration
3 Years
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Engineering technician (level 3)
Starts
8 September 2026
Closing date
7 August 2026
Positions
2

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As an Apprentice at CAPTEC you will start as a valued team member, learning to:

  • Set up & operate a variety of conventional & CNC machines, and undertake turning, graining, deburring, masking, powder coating, pressing, punching and assembling a wide variety of parts including electronic assembly.
  • You will follow operation sheets, to ensure parts are progressed through the factory on time.
  • Achieve set production times and targets.
  • Read and interpret drawings & quality specifications.
  • You will gain an extensive knowledge of materials working to defence and aerospace standards.
  • You will learn the finishing processes such as spray-painting, silk-screen printing and engraving.
  • Carry out quality checks.
  • Work safely in compliance with Health and Safety law and in accordance with the company's policies.
  • Undertake other duties that may reasonably be required.

Your training

As an apprentice at CAPTEC you will be employed in our factory with day release, off-site, college-based learning at Farnborough College of Technology.

You will earn a certificate for completing the Engineering Technician Level 3 Apprenticship Standard.

The day release scheme allows you to earn a wage, gain valuable work experience and industry-specific competence. You will be supported by both the staff at Cove and at the College. 

Farnborough College of Technology is less than 2 km away. 

Where it leads

Successful completion of this apprenticeship will provide an opportunity to progress within the company. 

But to start, you don't necessarily need to have industry or technical experience – simply the desire to embark upon a new and exciting career as a professional engineer.

About Captec Subsystems Engineering Limited

  • Progressive subcontract engineering company
  • Supplying high technology industries

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsOrganisation skillsNumber skillsTeam workingInitiative

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English, Maths, (grade GCSE C/4 or above) — essential

Where you'll work

  • INDUSTRIES HOUSE, 18 INVINCIBLE ROAD, FARNBOROUGH, HAMPSHIRE, GU14 7QU

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