Electrical Technician Apprentice
| Posting date: | 30 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £19,514 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £19,514 per annum (rising annually throughout the apprenticeship) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 February 2026 |
| Location: | Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell Campus Didcot, OX11 0QX |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | STFC |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 1751 |
Summary
Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
Salary: £19,514 per annum (rising annually throughout the apprenticeship)
Contract Type: Fixed-Term, 48 months
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours
Location: Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell Campus Didcot, OX11 0QX
Closing Date: 2nd February 2026
Are you passionate about how things work and love solving technical problems? We're looking for enthusiastic and curious individuals who’re eager to kick-start their career in engineering. Whether you're fascinated by machines, electronics, design, or innovation, this apprenticeship offers the perfect opportunity to turn your passion into a profession.
You'll gain hands-on experience, work alongside experienced engineers, and develop the skills needed to thrive in a dynamic and rewarding industry. If you're ready to build the future—one project at a time—we want to hear from you!
About an Apprenticeship at STFC
We’re looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals ready to develop their skills through formal training and hands-on experience. As an apprentice, you’ll gain real-world experience, build technical and professional skills, and contribute to cutting-edge research and innovation in a dynamic, supportive environment.
Why join the Access Controls and Instrumentation Team at STFC?
Within the Electrical Services Group at ISIS, our Access Controls and Instrumentation team is a friendly, supportive group that values collaboration and learning. We’re proud to have apprentices as part of our team—typically 4 or 5 at any time—so you’ll be in great company.
Qualifications gained
Level 3 Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship – Single Discipline
Engineering maintenance technician - single discipline / Skills England
What you’ll learn
To work safely in an engineering environment.
To follow safety procedures and regulations.
Technical skills to fulfil your role.
To perform planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance on a wide range of equipment.
Training provider
Through the training provider Oxfordshire Advanced Skills, you will undertake a Level 3 Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship which will include:
Year 1: You will be based at the Oxfordshire Advanced Skills (OAS), Culham rotating through blocks of 4-6 weeks in duration. This will be supplemented with training relevant to STFC and giving a broad engineering foundation, delivered by STFC staff, in conjunction with UKAEA, at the OAS site in Culham.
Year 2: You will be based at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL) with training in 4–6-week blocks at Oxfordshire Advanced Skills (OAS) at Culham across the year.
Years 3-4: You will be fully in the workplace where you will further hone your skills to become an Electrical Technician.
What You’ll Be Doing – Day-to-day responsibilities
Complete a prescribed program of training to be conducted at ISIS, within STFC.
Building, assembling, and installing control panels, racks and systems.
Cable assembly, including soldering and crimping.
Being part of a team maintaining various access control systems, including secure entry, CCTV and public address systems.
As an STFC Apprentice you will communicate with staff across STFC at all levels. You will work as part of a team as well as working on your own. You will also have contact throughout your apprenticeship with college tutors and visitors to site.
Entry Requirements
The below criteria will be scored during Shortlisting (S), Interview (I) or both (S&I).
We are looking for the following:
5 GCSEs including Maths and English (Grade 4/C or above) (S)
An awareness of basic health and safety (I)
Enthusiastic and motivated to learn, both in the workplace and through formal training (I)
An interest in science and engineering. (S&I)
Good problem-solving skills (I)
A basic knowledge of electrical and mechanical principles. (I)
Self-motivated, willing to undertake the work required in the workplace and at college. (S&I)
An interest in practical subjects and activities. (S&I)
How to apply
For more information and to apply please click apply within this advert. Part of our application process involves submitting your CV and a cover letter. Your cover letter should address your suitability for the opportunity based how you meet each essential criteria stated in this advert.
We ask some of the biggest questions in the universe, to answer some of the biggest challenges in the world. Together, our scientists, technologists, engineers and business support team explore the unknown across every field you could think of. And they turn what they find into work that changes the world around us.
What could you achieve with the world-leading facilities and experts of one of Europe's largest research organisations by your side? Join us and discover what's possible!
Salary: £19,514 per annum (rising annually throughout the apprenticeship)
Contract Type: Fixed-Term, 48 months
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours
Location: Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell Campus Didcot, OX11 0QX
Closing Date: 2nd February 2026
Are you passionate about how things work and love solving technical problems? We're looking for enthusiastic and curious individuals who’re eager to kick-start their career in engineering. Whether you're fascinated by machines, electronics, design, or innovation, this apprenticeship offers the perfect opportunity to turn your passion into a profession.
You'll gain hands-on experience, work alongside experienced engineers, and develop the skills needed to thrive in a dynamic and rewarding industry. If you're ready to build the future—one project at a time—we want to hear from you!
About an Apprenticeship at STFC
We’re looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals ready to develop their skills through formal training and hands-on experience. As an apprentice, you’ll gain real-world experience, build technical and professional skills, and contribute to cutting-edge research and innovation in a dynamic, supportive environment.
Why join the Access Controls and Instrumentation Team at STFC?
Within the Electrical Services Group at ISIS, our Access Controls and Instrumentation team is a friendly, supportive group that values collaboration and learning. We’re proud to have apprentices as part of our team—typically 4 or 5 at any time—so you’ll be in great company.
Qualifications gained
Level 3 Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship – Single Discipline
Engineering maintenance technician - single discipline / Skills England
What you’ll learn
To work safely in an engineering environment.
To follow safety procedures and regulations.
Technical skills to fulfil your role.
To perform planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance on a wide range of equipment.
Training provider
Through the training provider Oxfordshire Advanced Skills, you will undertake a Level 3 Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship which will include:
Year 1: You will be based at the Oxfordshire Advanced Skills (OAS), Culham rotating through blocks of 4-6 weeks in duration. This will be supplemented with training relevant to STFC and giving a broad engineering foundation, delivered by STFC staff, in conjunction with UKAEA, at the OAS site in Culham.
Year 2: You will be based at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL) with training in 4–6-week blocks at Oxfordshire Advanced Skills (OAS) at Culham across the year.
Years 3-4: You will be fully in the workplace where you will further hone your skills to become an Electrical Technician.
What You’ll Be Doing – Day-to-day responsibilities
Complete a prescribed program of training to be conducted at ISIS, within STFC.
Building, assembling, and installing control panels, racks and systems.
Cable assembly, including soldering and crimping.
Being part of a team maintaining various access control systems, including secure entry, CCTV and public address systems.
As an STFC Apprentice you will communicate with staff across STFC at all levels. You will work as part of a team as well as working on your own. You will also have contact throughout your apprenticeship with college tutors and visitors to site.
Entry Requirements
The below criteria will be scored during Shortlisting (S), Interview (I) or both (S&I).
We are looking for the following:
5 GCSEs including Maths and English (Grade 4/C or above) (S)
An awareness of basic health and safety (I)
Enthusiastic and motivated to learn, both in the workplace and through formal training (I)
An interest in science and engineering. (S&I)
Good problem-solving skills (I)
A basic knowledge of electrical and mechanical principles. (I)
Self-motivated, willing to undertake the work required in the workplace and at college. (S&I)
An interest in practical subjects and activities. (S&I)
How to apply
For more information and to apply please click apply within this advert. Part of our application process involves submitting your CV and a cover letter. Your cover letter should address your suitability for the opportunity based how you meet each essential criteria stated in this advert.
We ask some of the biggest questions in the universe, to answer some of the biggest challenges in the world. Together, our scientists, technologists, engineers and business support team explore the unknown across every field you could think of. And they turn what they find into work that changes the world around us.
What could you achieve with the world-leading facilities and experts of one of Europe's largest research organisations by your side? Join us and discover what's possible!
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