Cicor

It’s exciting times at Axis Electronics, as part of the international Cicor Group, we have ambitious growth plans over the next 5 years, recently acquiring 3 new sites in the UK which expands our opportunity for growth and your opportunity to develop your career with a major player in the UK EMS contract manufacturing. 

As you’d expect from a market leading contract manufacturer, we have an impressive list of prestige customers, leading the way with cutting edge technology in safety critical products predominately within the Aerospace & Defence sector and it’s our mission to provide them with high technology, high reliability Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS).  Our people are crucial to our success and this role is pivotal to realising our ambitions by meeting our on-time delivery commitments.  Due to our growth, we are expanding our team and looking for two Manufacturing Engineering Apprentices to join our team. 

Apprenticeship Details: 

Programme: Level 3 Manufacturing 

Duration: 4 years

Provider: Bedford College 

Location: Axis Electronics 

Working Hours: Monday -Thursday: 07:30am-16:30pm, Friday 07:30am-12:30pm. Attendance at college will be 2 days in 1^st year and 1 day in the 2^nd year 

Start Date: September 2025

Job Purpose:

As an apprentice with Axis Electronics you will be given the opportunity to move around the company, working in various areas of the business staying with each department for six months at a time under the supervision of experienced colleagues, combining on-the-job training with structured learning. During your apprenticeship you will cover the following over your three year programme:

• Component preparation 
• Mechanical Assembly 
• Surface Mount Technology 
• Flow Solder Operation 
• Soldering 
• Production Engineering 
• Test Engineering
• Stores 
• Goods in & Goods out 

Key responsibilities:

• Participate in a planned learning programme that combines hands-on experience with off-the-job study
• Supporting manufacturing cells in the production of Printed Circuit Board Assembly, moving around the company every 6 months and gain exposure in various areas of the business. 
• Learn to operate tools, machinery, and equipment safely and effectively under supervision
• Assist in the assembly, inspection, and testing of products according to work instructions and quality standards 
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment in accordance with 5S and health& safety policies 
• Work collaboratively with team members to meet production targets and deadlines

What we are looking for:

Qualifications

• GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 4/C or above in Maths, English, and ideally Science or Design & Technology
• A Level or BTEC level 3 preferred 

Skills required:  

• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Accuracy 
• Good organisation 
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in following instructions.
• Good manual dexterity and willingness to work hands-on with machinery and tools.
• Ability to follow instructions

Personal Qualities:

• Passionate interest in engineering or manufacturing.
• A drive to learn and develop your skills, with a willingness to adapt, and take constructive feedback.

• Positive attitude
• Enthusiastic and driven 
• Reliable, punctual, and safety conscious.

At Axis we expect every employee to commit to our Teamship Rules:

• Caring: for each other, our customers, our suppliers and all other stakeholders
• Hardworking: with diligence, creativity, and by going the extra mile
• Integrity: through honesty with oneself and with others
• Positivity: a can-do attitude
• Synergy: a united front as team Axis

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a high-performing team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development
• A supportive, safety-first environment that recognises and rewards initiative

This is an opportunity to complete your Level 3 and move on to further education such as a HNC / HND, other benefits include:

• 6 monthly pay reviews
• 2 canteens on site
• 12.30pm finish on a Friday
• 25 days annual leave
• Christmas shut down
• Bonus scheme with the potential of earning an extra £2,500 a year
• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance scheme