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Sinalda UK Ltd in Caldecott are looking for an Assistant Technician Apprentice to join their team and work towards a Level 3 Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician qualification. You will work with experienced electrical engineers, testing, fault finding and carrying out repairs, with the opportunity to travel in the UK and abroad.
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
Sinalda UK Ltd is a small family run business specialising in the supply of voltage stabilisers, power line conditioners, variable transformers and frequency converters. These are manufactured at their facilities in China and Taiwan.
The apprentice would assist in general testing of the above, along with fault finding and repairs. This would be at their facility in Caldecott but would sometimes require visits to sites across the UK.
You will be working under an experienced electrical engineer and may also be required to visit the overseas manufacturing plants for product familiarisation and if necessary, accompany other engineers on overseas site visits.
You will also be given dedicated projects on which you will be required to focus when not being actively supervised.
You will carry out Technical Duties (Approximately 75%):
- Assist with the inspection, testing and commissioning of voltage stabilisers, power line conditioners and frequency converters and learn to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and technical documentation
- Support fault-finding and troubleshooting activities under the supervision of experienced engineers and assist with technical enquiries and product support
- Participate in equipment testing and quality assurance procedures
- Assist with preparing technical reports and maintaining engineering records
- Accompany engineers on customer site visits throughout the UK and support installation and commissioning activities where appropriate
- Gaining an understanding of power quality, voltage regulation, harmonic distortion and frequency conversion technologies and participate fully in apprenticeship training and academic studies
You will have Business Support Duties (Approximately 25%):
- As a small family-owned business, all employees contribute to the smooth running of the organisation, so you will help with:
- Packing, preparing and dispatching customer orders and assisting with stock management and goods receipt activities
- Carrying out routine administrative duties, including document control and data entry, answering telephone calls and responding to customer enquiries under supervision
- Assisting with delivery coordination and logistics activities and supporting general office and operational requirements as needed
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In time you will undertake a planned attachment to one of Sinalda's overseas manufacturing facilities in China or Taiwan during the third year of the apprenticeship, subject to satisfactory performance, business requirements and travel requirements. During the overseas attachment, you will gain first-hand experience of product manufacturing, testing, quality assurance, engineering processes and supply chain operations.
You will have opportunities for further overseas visits and specialist technical training where appropriate.
For this apprenticeship you will need to be able to drive or, be close to taking your driving test.
Please check the location of the employer, they are close to Rushden and Higham Ferrers, so please ensure you can get to them.
You will also attend college from the end of September 2026.
Where you'll work
Poplar Farm
Caldecott Rd.
NN9 6AR
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
BEDFORD COLLEGE
Training course
Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Follow health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance. Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. For example, segregation of resources for reuse, recycling and disposal. Comply with engineering standards and regulations. For example, British Standards (BS), International Organisation for Standardisation standards (ISO). European Norm (EN). Analyse engineering and manufacturing data and information to support technical outputs. For example, read and interpret text, data, engineering drawings, work instructions, method statements, operation manuals. Apply scientific, technical or engineering principles. Apply problem solving techniques to solutions for identified technical problems. Organise, plan and prioritise workflow and scheduling of work with stakeholders. Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, considering cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact. Produce job specific technical outputs. For example, engineering drawings, quality control management, computer control programming, business improvement, adverse incident reports, technical investigations, equipment appraisals and specifications. Provide support and guidance for handover of work to stakeholders. For example, checklists, product or process status, access to supporting documents. Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, equipment service records, test results, handover documents, checklists. Follow standard operating procedures. Follow manufacturer's instructions. For example, safe instructions for use of products, processes and machinery. Apply quality assurance and control principles and practices. For example, conduct physical checks, take samples, inspections or tests. Apply continuous improvement techniques. Apply team working principles. Communicate in writing with others for example, stakeholders, colleagues, and managers. Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders. Use information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies. Carry out and record learning and development activities. Apply equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.
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Training schedule
- Level 3 Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician apprenticeship standard.
- Level 2 Functional Skills in English and maths if required.
Desirable qualifications
- GCSE in:
- English (grade 9 - 4)
- Maths (grade 9 - 4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- hardworking
- Confident
- Conscientious
- eager to learn
- IT skills
Other requirements
- Candidates must attend an initial interview with a member of the Bedford College Apprenticeship Recruitment Team. Please note this is part of the recruitment process and must be completed in order for your application to be progressed to the next stage.
- Please consider how you will get to work and Corby College.
- Please be aware that the closing date is subject to change without prior notice.
- Please check the location of the employer, they are close to Rushden and Higham Ferrers, so please ensure you can get to them.
Sinalda UK Ltd is a small family run business specialising in the supply of voltage stabilisers, power line conditioners, variable transformers and frequency converters. These are manufactured at their facilities in China and Taiwan.
https://www.sinalda.com/ (opens in new tab)
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On completion of your apprenticeship. A full-time job as a test engineer, based at Caldecott. The possibility of being embedded in one of the overseas manufacturing facilities for in-depth training. The possibility to work as a Sales Project Engineer.
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BEDFORD COLLEGE
Julie Carter
jcarter@bedford.ac.uk
(01536) 413508
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000046574.
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