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Engineering

Technical Apprentice

Sepura Ltd · CAMBRIDGE REGIONAL COLLEGE
Location
Waterbeach, Cambridge
Postcode
CB25 9TL
Salary
£17,000 a year
Duration
4 Years
Hours per week
37h
Positions available
1
Degree awarded
Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)
Start date
1 September 2026
Application deadline
30 June 2026
Posted
21 May 2026
Vacancy reference
2000032906

About the role

Your role will be varied and depending on which department you are working in - you may be learning about:

  • Mechanical testing, where you'll gain insight into mechanical test systems and instrumentation
  • Quality management and internal auditing, helping you understand how we maintain high standards and continuously improve our processes
  • Working in a Customer Support team or in a Development environment
  • You'll also learn about the work of Product Management, which will broaden your understanding of how products are developed and managed throughout their lifecycle
  • Along the way, you’ll be building professional relationships with both colleagues and clients, which is key to thriving in our environment

Working week

Monday - Thursday, 8.30am - 5.00pm and Friday, 8.30am - 12.30pm.

Skills

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsLogicalTeam workingInitiativeEnthusiasm and resilience

Required qualifications

Essential
GCSE · English Language · Grade 4 or above
Essential
GCSE · Maths · Grade 4 or above

Training & development

For the first 12 to 18 months of your apprenticeship, depending on your placement, you will spend time rotating through a number of key departments across the company (such as Quality, Test & Integration, Mechanical Verification, Customer Support and Product Management) before finding your niche and where you want to specialise

It’s an exciting time to join the Sepura team as we launch our Apprenticeship scheme with roles due to commence in September 2026

Throughout your apprenticeship, you’ll have clear objectives to help guide your progress, and you’ll also be studying towards a Level 4 qualification in Engineering Manufacturing at Cambridge Regional College

Additional training
  • Your learning journey won’t stop at hands-on experience.
  • You’ll also benefit from dedicated training on essential skills such as Presentation Skills, Resilience, Effective Communication, and Project Management
  • To add to this, you’ll have the chance to attend an Outward-Bound course in the beautiful Lake District - a memorable experience that will help you build confidence and strong connections with your peers
Future prospects
  • Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will be offered an appropriate role and there’s even the possibility of support for further studies to help you continue developing your career

Things to consider

  • Along the way, you’ll be building professional relationships with both colleagues and clients, which is key to thriving in our environment

About Sepura Ltd

Sepura is a technology company headquartered in the UK that specialises in designing cutting-edge digital radios and communication solutions. Our devices are trusted by emergency services and other critical industries such as Police Officers, Firefighters, Ambulance teams, as well as workers in industries such as mining, transport, utilities and oil & gas. At Sepura, we’re committed to keeping people connected reliably and securely—even in the most challenging or hazardous environments.

All our radios are designed and built at our Headquarters in Waterbeach, Cambridge, and distributed to organisations in over 100 countries. This global reach ensures that communication is clearer, safer, and more dependable when it matters most.

Our products and solutions make a real difference, saving lives every day by enabling teams to stay in touch during critical moments. We also invest significantly in research and development, continuously exploring and developing innovative solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers.

Website
www.sepura.com
Contact phone
01223 876000
Contact email
apprenticeships@sepura.com