Manufacturing Apprentice

Safety is everything

Ready to kickstart a career where your ideas matter? Whether you're into problem-solving, hands-on making, or pushing the boundaries of technology – engineering needs you.

We’re on the lookout for curious minds, creative thinkers, and practical doers from all backgrounds to join our Engineering Apprenticeship Programme. No two engineers look the same – and that’s exactly how we like it.

A bit about us:

We're a top-notch innovator and award-winning designer of radar solutions used in the commercial sector. Our ground breaking technology is utilised by clients all over the world. All our cutting-edge solutions are designed and developed by our inhouse R&D teams.

Our parent company Halma plc is a global group of life-saving technology companies. Our collaboration ensures we can continue to deliver the most advanced safety and security solutions in the market solidifying our mantra of ‘Safety is everything’.

Locations:

We have 2 work locations in South Oxfordshire – One at our Grove facility which is located in a new building on the recently developed Grove Business Park, and one in Ardington less than 10 minutes away within an easy commute from areas of Reading, Swindon, Newbury and Oxford

💡 What you'll do:

• You'll become a key member of our team - building, servicing and testing our radar

• Work alongside experienced engineers on real-world projects and problems - diagnosing faults and repairing our products

• Learn while you earn – no student debt, just real pay and real progress

• Get hands-on experience with cutting-edge tech and tools

• Be part of a team that values your voice, your vision, and your drive

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🎓 What you'll learn:

You'll learn real world engineering skills that will provide a foundation for your career , such as:

• How to read and interpret engineering drawings

• Metrology and Inspection

• Fault finding and diagnosis

• Electrical and mechanical assembly of high tech products

🧩 Who it's for:

This opportunity is open to anyone, from all walks of life. If you've got the passion to learn and the ambition to build, you will fit in here. Whether you dream ofsolving global challenges, or just love taking things apart to see how they work – this is your launchpad.

📈 Why choose us?

• Fully supported training & nationally recognized qualifications

• Mentorship from top engineers who want to see you succeed

• A clear career path – with loads of room to grow

• A workplace that celebrates diversity and encourages innovation

What's in it for you?

We have a wide range of benefits to suit you. These include:

- Flexible working with the option of working a 9-day fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 25 days annual leave
- Buy/sell holiday scheme
- Parental leave up to 14 weeks full pay
- Cycle 2 work scheme
- Electric vehicle car scheme
- Company shares scheme
- 5% employer pension contributions
- GP24 which gives you the option to have a phone/video consultation with a GP at a time and day that suits you
- YuLife app that rewards you for daily activities which you can redeem as vouchers, discounts or charity donations
- Gym discounts
- Referral scheme
- Employee Assistant Programme

Our Values:

Our values are what make our company what it is. They are created by our teams, for our team.
EXCELLENCE
PROGRESSION
COLLABORATION
CUSTOMER
 

We are always looking for the right people so, even if you don’t feel that you tick every box, if you feel that the role and the company would be a good fit for you then please get in touch with us.