Apprentice Equipment Technician / Engineer

Kick – Start your Engineering Career with our Equipment Engineering Apprenticeship.

Ready to start a career where you get hands on, solve real problems, and learn from engineers who love what they do?

We’re bringing 3 new Apprentices into our Equipment Engineering team — and you could be one of them!

You’ll be working towards your Level 3 or higher Apprenticeship, gaining real experience on the shop floor while getting paid and studying one day a week. If you’re curious, practical, and love understanding how things work — this is your chance.

What You Will Do

  • Learn new skills through structured on‑the‑job training with support from an experienced internal mentor
  • Complete rotations across different manufacturing areas to develop a broad technical skillset
  • Maintain accurate logbooks and training notes throughout your apprenticeship
  • By following all safety requirements and procedures you will learn how to work in a safe environment
  • Collaborate effectively within a team as well as work independently with support from our engineering mentors
  • Learn to follow engineering procedures and specifications
  • Attend college, study, and successfully pass all required modules
  • Complete relevant NVQs with support from our on‑site training provider

What You Will Need

  • A minimum of 5 GCSEs (grades A–C / 4–9) including Maths, English and a Science
  • Further education in a science or engineering subject (A Level, BTEC, NVQ) is an advantage but not essential
  • Applicants must be 18 years old by September 2026
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team, with strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Self‑motivation and a logical approach to problem‑solving
  • Willingness to be flexible with working hours

Working Hours

This role begins as a 39‑hour week while training (4 days on site and 1 day in college). As your experience grows, you will also gain exposure to working on one of our shift patterns that support our 24/7 operation.

Place of work

Vishay Siliconix Itzehoe GmbH
Newport
United Kingdom

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Job ID: 10395133 / Ref: 190537ef3cd34ec9a42d94deb6fa3aba

Vishay Siliconix Itzehoe GmbH