Apprentice Manufacturing Technician ipTEST

Company: ipTEST
Contract type: Apprenticeship (approx. 24 months+, subject to Level 3/4)
Location: Surrey Research Park, Guildford

This role is perfect for someone looking to start a career in manufacturing. This apprenticeship offers structured training, hands‑on practical experience, and the opportunity to gain recognised qualifications.

About ipTEST:

ipTEST is a growing company in an exciting high technology area at the forefront of new developments powering the green revolution.

We are a dedicated, engineering-based organisation with the skills to meet the demanding needs of our growing customer base of semiconductor device manufacturers around the world. We develop solutions for testing challenging new green power technologies such as GaN and SiC, as well as for the latest generation of MOSFETs, IGBT’s, diodes, SCR’s and bipolars.

ipTEST is headquartered in the UK, with applications and support facilities in Malaysia and Japan. We are part of the Microtest Group and work closely with the other Microtest companies in Italy, Germany, The Netherlands and USA.

We have a track record of investing in our people and work hard to ensure that all our staff are well informed, well trained and well-motivated to be completely responsive to our customer needs.

Product development is core to our existence, and we have introduced a significant new product nearly every year since our origins in the early 1980’s. Our Mostrak test platform has been through constant cycles of renewal, whilst always retaining compatibility. We operate seamlessly between our Engineering, Manufacture and Test, Customer Support and Technical Sales groups. Our success also lies in investing in and working closely with our external manufacturing base to ensure we are as responsive and nimble as possible whilst drawing on the experience and production efficiency of our family of dedicated CEM partners and OEM manufacturers. Above all, ipTEST is responsive.

About this role:

This apprenticeship provides a structured pathway toward becoming a qualified Manufacturing Technician. You will gain hands-on experience across core engineering support functions, learning how components, materials, and production processes interact in a modern manufacturing environment.

A key focus of the role is developing the skills required to support engineering and production activities, including understanding engineering drawings, preparing components for assembly, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, maintaining documentation, and learning the principles of quality, safety, and process control. Throughout the apprenticeship, you will work closely with experienced engineers and technicians to build the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required for Manufacturing Technician status.

What’s in it for you:

This position is full-time and fixed-term for the length of the apprenticeship, and comes with a competitive salary and a comprehensive range of benefits, including:

• Comprehensive private medical cover including optical and dental support, giving you complete peace of mind.
• 26 days of annual leave plus all UK bank holidays.
• Convenient on-site parking for all employees, making your commute simple and stress free.
• Regular social events, team activities, and company gatherings that help build a supportive, friendly workplace culture.
• A competitive pension scheme to support your long-term financial wellbeing.