Electrical and Electronic Manufacturing

**Electrical and Electronic Manufacturing Apprenticeship**:

- Location: Leicester, GB, LE8 6LH- Company: Cavendish Nuclear- Onsite or Hybrid: OnSite**Programme title**:Electrical and Electronic Manufacturing Apprenticeship
**Level**: 3
**Salary**: £16,855.00
**Location**: Whetstone
**Application closing date**: March 2025
**Programme start date**:September 2025

**Role ID**:60432

Join our 4-year Electrical and Electronic Manufacturing Apprenticeship and take the first step toward a rewarding career. You'll learn to assemble, wire, and test a range of electrical and electronic equipment, gaining practical experience while supporting key industries such as power generation and defence.

**About the programme**

You'll get the best of both worlds through a mix of practical experience and classroom learning. You can look forward to 2 days a week at Loughborough College and 3 days at our advanced engineering facility in Whetstone.

You'll be working as part of the team in our workshop - learning to use a range of power tools, hand tools and test/measuring instruments. You’ll be surrounded by experienced and supportive colleagues, eager to share their knowledge and to bring out the best in you.

What you'll be doing:

- Assembly, wiring, and testing of electrical and electronic equipment
- Using power and hand tools
- Spending time in our Whetstone workshop
- Opportunities to work at customer sites.

Safety is our top priority, so you'll also learn the best practices for manufacturing, repairing, and testing equipment.

**Your education/training**

You will study for a Level 3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship through Loughborough College. First-year topics include Engineering, Maths, Health & Safety, CAD Design and Maintenance. You will gain theoretical knowledge and practical skills, while learning to work with minimum supervision and take responsibility for the quality, accuracy and timely delivery of your work.

**Future prospects**

You can expect exposure to exciting projects that will provide excellent preparation for your future career. Once you've completed the apprenticeship, you'll be fully equipped to take on the role of an Electrical and Electronic Manufacturing Technician. Many of our apprentices move into specialised, skilled industries such as nuclear and defence.

**What you’ll need**
- At least 5 GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above, including English and Science.
- Maths at grade 5 (B) or above.
- A genuine interest in engineering and a positive attitude.

**What you’ll get**

We’ll provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career.

In addition, you’ll benefit from:

- Fully funded qualification
- Personal development training and opportunities
- Minimum 28 days holiday allowance including bank holidays
- Competitive pension scheme
- Employee share scheme
- Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme and employee shopping savings portal

You’ll also have the chance to get involved in our STEM outreach activities and volunteering opportunities, which our apprentices find incredibly rewarding.

**Your career development**

It’s hard to beat the variety of fantastic opportunities and business experiences you’ll receive. You can expect real world encounters and exposure to exciting projects that will really help you navigate where you want to take your career.

Plus, when you join us, you’ll be automatically enrolled onto our Apprentice Development Programme. Through a series of digital and face to face sessions, presented by wellbeing and performance experts and our external partners, we will equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to thrive and perform at your very best on your programme and beyond.

**Closing dates**

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