Apprentice Test Technician

VEQTER Ltd is a leading-edge spin-out company from the University of Bristol employing unique technology and expertise for residual stress measurement, analysis, and management in engineering components.

Overview of Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of residual stress experts carrying out unique testing techniques on components from all engineering sectors worldwide. The candidate will learn conventional machining skills before specialising in wire-EDM machining. The candidate will then use those skills to support, understand, learn and carry out all of our residual stress measurement techniques through in-house training.

Paid Hours per week: 35

Working hours per day: 8am – 4pm Monday - Friday

Working week pattern: Monday - Friday

Duration is 48 Months. First year full time college attendance, followed by day release.

Number of Vacancies: 1

Training provided by Swatpro Academy in Yate.

Task and Training details:

• Turning
• Milling
• Drilling
• Wire-EDM machining
• Gundrilling
• CMM measurement
• Strain gauging

Skills and Personal Qualities:

• Administrative skills
• Logical
• Analytical skills
• Non judgemental
• Attention to detail
• Number skills
• Communication skills
• Organisation skills
• Creative
• Presentation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Initiative
• Team working
• IT skills

Qualifications Required

GCSE- A-C/ 4-9 or Equivalent in Maths and English Essential.

A-Level - Maths and/or Science Preferred.

Hourly Rate: £8.40 per hour

Additional Benefits:

• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Death in service plan
• Eyecare plan
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Car space (at VEQTER)

Future Prospects:

At the end of the apprenticeship the candidate would progress into a permanent role as a Residual Stress Test Technician.

Once qualified, the candidate will have the opportunity to travel abroad to carry out measurements at client facilities.

Possible start date: September 2025.

Please complete and return the application form and a copy of your CV as soon as possible, to admin@bema.co.uk so that the initial assessments maybe completed and that your details can be circulated.

Organisation name: VEQTER Ltd.

Contact name: Bryan Young

Contact email:

Contact phone number: 01454 321356

Contact website: https://www.bema.co.uk/

Type: Apprenticeships

Salary: £8.40 per Hour: £15,288 per year

Location: 8 Unicorn Business Park, Whitby Road, Bristol, BS4 4EX