Assembly, Test and Calibration Engineering Apprentice

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Are you a curious, analytical thinker with a sharp eye for detail? Do you want to begin your career in a hands on scientific environment where you can develop real technical expertise as an Assembly, Test and Calibration Engineering Apprentice?

PETA is delighted to be partnering with Intellitect Water Ltd to recruit and train an Assembly, Test and Calibration Engineering Apprentice. The key focus of the role is to assemble, test and calibrate IWL products carrying out all the processes that are required through to items going into finished stock.

As an Assembly, Test and Calibration Engineering Apprentice you will be studying a Level 3 Engineering & Manufacturing Support Technician Apprenticeship. Throughout your Apprenticeship with Intellitect Water Ltd, you will be supported by your company mentor and your PETA Learning and Development Coach.

You will attend PETA's Havant training centre for off the job training, one day per week. Your Level 3 programme will include, a level 3 Engineering work based qualification delivered by PETA. Overall duration 46 months.

As an Assembly, Test and Calibration Engineering Apprentice, you will have a varied role interacting with a range of entities to provide an excellent service. Your core responsibilities will include supporting with:

• Assembly work of parts using Work Instructions (DI's, DB's, PT's, Battery boxes)
• Use of various resins, cable assemblies, harnesses, looming, Fischer connectors, micro crimping, stripping, globbing (using a microscope), rework of salvaged parts
• Setup and basic testing of cable assemblies using a multimeter, bench testing using bespoke equipment, hydrostatic testing, sensor head testing, ESD wrist strap use and testing
• Test and Calibration processes, Temperature, Heat Capacity, Flow, Turbidity, EEPROM Download, pH, Conductivity and Free Chlorine
• Active involvement in VSM processes
• Tasks above to be undertaken to expected times with no quality issues

• Supporting with dismantling, rework and reassembly of returned units
• Diagnosing issues and working with the Manufacturing Engineer to resolve them
• Keeping to the standard of processing RMA's within SLA timescales

Upon completion of your Apprenticeship programme, there is the potential to be offered a full time position as an Assembly, Test and Calibration Engineering Apprentice.

O our ideal Assembly, Test and Calibration Engineering Apprentice

• GCSE Maths, English grade C/4 or above / or equivalent
• Desirable Science grade C/4 or above / or equivalent
• A strong work ethic and motivated with a can do attitude
• Ability to take ownership and responsibility
• Positive mental attitude and supportive behaviour
• Good communication skills
• Desire to learn and develop with a passion for engineering
• Logical thinking

Intellitect Water Ltd has been at the forefront of water quality innovation since 2005, developing advanced in pipe monitoring technologies that help make drinking water safer and more accessible. The company specialises in highly accurate, reagent free sensor systems designed to give utilities, treatment providers, and industrial operators real time insight into water quality across distribution networks.

Operating from a single UK site and collaborating closely with customers worldwide, Intellitect Water has built a strong reputation for engineering excellence, reliability, and continuous innovation. Their flagship Intellisonde probe measures multiple water quality parameters simultaneously, supporting organisations in maintaining safe, sustainable water systems.

The company's success is rooted in a commitment to partnership, technical integrity, and long term sustainability. By working collaboratively and focusing on intelligent, future ready solutions, Intellitect Water Ltd strives to deliver exceptional value to both customers and colleagues, guided by a shared mission to make water safe, reliable, and available wherever it is needed.

• 25 days holidays
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Online counselling
• Flexi-time

If you are keen to start a career as an Assembly, Test and Calibration Apprentice, click APPLY now!