Apprenticeship Vacancy Details
SMS Electronics are looking to recruit an enthusiastic apprentice to become a multi-skilled operator within the manufacturing operations team. You will build skills and knowledge to work safely and to high-quality standards in a fast-paced and efficient processing environment.
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Closing Date: 29-05-2026
Apprenticeship Summary
Wage
£17,008.16 a year
Working week
Monday to Thursday - 7.30am to 3.30pm Friday - 7.30am to 3pm. 30-minute unpaid lunch break and two 10-minute paid breaks.
Expected duration
1 Year
Possible start date
01-09-2026
Date posted
03-03-2026
Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Reference number
2000018592
Positions
1
What will the apprentice be doing?
As part of your apprenticeship, you will:
- Be required to prepare, control, contribute to and complete manufacturing operations
- Follow manufacturing processes
- Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Work within specific safe working policies and procedures
- Learn all areas of manufacture, including the testing of printed circuit boards and system assemblies
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
You will spend 4 days each week working at SMS Electronics, and 1 day each week at DCG's Roundhouse campus.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
Although SMS Electronics cannot guarantee a permanent position at the end of the apprenticeship, you could progress to further engineering apprenticeships or use your skills and knowledge to work in manufacturing.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Communication skills Attention to detail Organisation skills Problem solving skills Logical Team working Patience Proactive focus Willingness to learn
Qualifications
GCSE English (Grade 2/E) Essential
GCSE Maths (Grade 2/E) Essential
Things to consider
About the employer
SMS is a contract manufacturing company. For over 100 years, SMS have conceptualised, created, and fulfilled our customers’ requests for complex Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) EMS solutions, from our manufacturing and logistics facility in Beeston Nottingham. We specialise in bringing electronics products to life through smart manufacturing, making business simple for everyone in the supply chain of everything.
Employer
SMS ELECTRONICS LIMITED
https://smselectronics.com/
Address
SMS House Technology Drive
Beeston
Nottingham
Training
Training provider
DCG
Contact
DCG
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