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Apprenticeship Opportunity at Sepura
As an apprentice at Sepura, you’ll gain invaluable practical experience and training, working side by side with experienced colleagues who will support you as you learn on-the-job.
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
Your role will be varied and depending on which department you are working in - there may be opportunities to learn about:
- Mechanical testing, where you'll gain insight into mechanical test systems and instrumentation
- Quality management and internal auditing, helping you understand how we maintain high standards and continuously improve our processes
- Working in a customer support team or in a development environment
- You'll also learn about the work of Product Management, which will broaden your understanding of how products are developed and managed throughout their lifecycle
Along the way, you’ll be building professional relationships with both colleagues and clients, which is key to thriving in our environment.
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Course Contents
- Read and extract relevant engineering and manufacturing related data and information (such as workplans or project plans, schedules, drawings, specifications, production data, quality reports, costing data, statistical information) drawing accurate conclusions and making informed decisions.
- Use project management tools, such as Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats (SWOT), stakeholder matrices, risk mapping, radar chart and summary risk profiles.
- Use problem solving tools such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Fishbone, Practical Problem Solving (PPS) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).
- Analyse and interpret data and information in order to generate manufacturing engineering documentation such as Parts Per Million (PPM) quality adherence, cost analysis and test data.
- Communicate using the appropriate method for the audience such as, formal and informal presentations, written reports, verbal, electronic, social media and incorporating relevant and appropriate data or metrics.
- Use the approved process and quality compliance procedure to create or amend engineering or manufacturing documentation.
- Use lean tools and techniques, such as Six Sigma, 8 Wastes, Workplace organisation such as 5S's (sort, set in order, shine, standardise and sustain), Kaizen and Poka-Yoke (Error proofing).
- Apply documentation control processes and procedures such as format, location, access, authorisation.
- Use financial planning, recording and review processes and documentation such as departmental budgets, estimating, cost control, cost forecasting, and investment appraisal.
- Use computer based software systems or packages such as Computer Aided Design (CAD), Data Analytics and Databases.
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For the first 12 to 18 months of your apprenticeship, depending on your placement, you will spend time rotating through a number of key departments across the company (such as Quality, Test & Integration, Mechanical Verification, Customer Support and Product Management) before finding your niche and where you want to specialise.
It’s an exciting time to join the Sepura team as we launch our apprenticeship scheme with roles due to commence in September 2026.
Throughout your apprenticeship, you’ll have clear objectives to help guide your progress, and you’ll also be studying towards a Level 4 qualification in Engineering Manufacturing at Cambridge Regional College.
Your learning journey won’t stop at hands-on experience. You’ll also benefit from dedicated training on essential skills such as Presentation Skills, Resilience, Effective Communication, and Project Management.
To add to this, you’ll have the chance to attend an Outward-Bound course in the beautiful Lake District - a memorable experience that will help you build confidence and strong connections with your peers.
Qualifications and Experience
GCSE in:
- English Language (grade 4 or above)
- Maths (grade 4 or above)
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Along the way, you’ll be building professional relationships with both colleagues and clients, which is key to thriving in our environment.
About Sepura
Sepura is a technology company headquartered in the UK that specialises in designing cutting-edge digital radios and communication solutions. Our devices are trusted by emergency services and other critical industries such as Police Officers, Firefighters, Ambulance teams, as well as workers in industries such as mining, transport, utilities and oil & gas. At Sepura, we’re committed to keeping people connected reliably and securely—even in the most challenging or hazardous environments.
All our radios are designed and built at our Headquarters in Waterbeach, Cambridge, and distributed to organisations in over 100 countries. This global reach ensures that communication is clearer, safer, and more dependable when it matters most.
Our products and solutions make a real difference, saving lives every day by enabling teams to stay in touch during critical moments. We also invest significantly in research and development, continuously exploring and developing innovative solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers.
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay.
Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will be offered an appropriate role and there’s even the possibility of support for further studies to help you continue developing your career.
Contact Information
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CAMBRIDGE REGIONAL COLLEGE
01223 876000
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000046046.
Closes in 26 days (Monday 31 August 2026)
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