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Test Technician Apprentice

Keysight Technologies (Spirent Services) Ltd · Aspen Way, Paignton, TQ4 7QR

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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.
Positions
1

About the role

As part of Keysight Technologies (Spirent Services) Ltd, our Positioning Technologies business unit helps the world's leading companies accelerate next-generation navigation and communication systems. Join us as a Test Technician Apprentice and gain hands-on experience in a cutting-edge testing environment.

Skills required

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative

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 &amp; 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 genuine interest in electronics, engineering, or diagnostics</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: 2000045905 · Posted 3 Aug 2026