Manufacturing Engineer Apprentice
Keysight Technologies (Spirent Services) Ltd · Aspen Way, Paignton, TQ4 7QR
- Salary
- £19,500 a year
- Level
- Higher
- Course
- Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)
- Closing date
- 21 Aug 2026
- Start date
- 21 Sept 2026
- Duration
- 2 Years 3 Months
- Hours per week
- 37.5 hours
- Working week
- Monday to Friday Shifts to be confirmed
- Positions
- 1
About the role
As part of Keysight Technologies (Spirent Services) Ltd, our Positioning Technologies business unit supports the world's leading companies in developing next-generation navigation and communication systems. Kick-start your engineering career with a hands-on apprenticeship in a real-world manufacturing environment.
Skills required
- Communication skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Enthusiastic
- Reliable
- Willingness to Learn
Qualifications
- GCSE · English · 4 · Essential
- GCSE · Maths · 4 · Essential
- GCSE · Science · 4 · Essential
Benefits
<ul> <li>25 days annual leave</li> <li>Employer pension contributions up to 8%</li> <li>Private medical insurance for employee & dependent (life partner and/or children)</li> <li>Life assurance is 4 x base salary</li> <li>Group income protection</li> <li>Access to other services including an Employee Assistance Programme. </li> </ul>
Things to consider
<ul> <li>A keen interest in engineering and manufacturing</li> <li>Preferably a Level 3 qualification in engineering or a related subject or relevant industry experience</li> <li>Please note that applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK for the duration of the apprenticeship. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.</li> </ul>
About Keysight Technologies (Spirent Services) Ltd
Positioning Technologies business unit is where the world's leading companies turn when they need to accelerate their time-to-market for next-generation navigation and communication systems. In fact, every significant industry test in the last six years for devices deployed on land, at sea, in the air and in space, has used our test systems as the benchmark. We are continually recognised by customers, industry, press, and technology associations for our innovative thinking and our ground-breaking products. The navigation and communications market has untapped potential. The boundaries of how fast, far, and accurately voice and data can be transmitted have yet to be reached or even defined. Spirent solutions are paving the way for tomorrow's communications. Positioning Technology designs, manufactures, and supplies advanced satellite navigation test and simulation systems, many of which comprise radio frequency signal generators plus computer systems running complex application software; all designed in-house. Join our team as a Test Technician Apprentice and gain hands-on experience in a high-tech testing environment. You will work closely with experienced technicians and engineers to ensure products meet required performance and quality standards before they are delivered to customers. This apprenticeship provides a perfect balance of classroom learning and on-the-job training, helping you develop a strong technical foundation in testing, diagnostics, and quality assurance.
Training provider
SOUTH DEVON COLLEGE · Engineering and manufacturing · Level 4
Vacancy reference: 2000045932 · Posted 3 Aug 2026
