Manufacturing Technician Apprentice, Aber Instruments, Aberystwyth

May 15

Competitive salary and benefits package on offer, within an employee-owned organisation.

Full time

Closing date: Sunday, 24th of May 2026

The ABER Instruments Manufacturing team is looking to grow with the addition of a Manufacturing Technician Apprentice. Based in Aberystwyth, we are an employee owned company with over 35 years’ experience making monitoring instrumentation for the brewing and biotech markets. Our website has more information about our employee owned ethos, history and products. All our employee owners are committed to providing excellent products and services. Our website has more information about our products, history, ethos and values. The company is an established, global market leader constantly working to innovate and expand our product portfolio, with bases in the U.K and the U.S. We count many of the world’s leading biotech and brewing companies as valued customers.

Main purpose

The manufacture and testing of a range of products to a high quality standard in line with company procedures and documentation. You will be a member of the Manufacturing Department and report to the Manufacturing Supervisor.

We are seeking an individual with a ‘can do’ attitude, reliable and able, with a willingness to learn. Transferable skills for practical experiences will be considered. You will be encouraged to grow and develop your skills through a structured training plan. Full training will be provided to ensure you have all the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the role. This will be delivered through an apprenticeship. The ability to travel to the apprenticeship provider will be essential. The successful candidate will need to drive and have access to their own transport.

Duties to include

Assembly and testing of our instrumentation and ancillary equipment, including calibrations, pre-testing, temperature cycling, final testing, EMC and PAT testing
Work in a Manufacturing cleanroom environment
Performing soldering operations to aid assembly
Use of laser engravers, welders, lathes, and other workshop machinery as required
Completing build documentation for batch recording of parts and components, and the selection of individual parts to maintain quality and traceability
Ability to collaborate with others and work effectively as part of a diverse team
Seek potential improvement opportunities within your area of the business
The ability to encompass the ethos and values of employee-ownership and translate this into working practices.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

Essential

GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths, English, and Science/Technology subjects
Strong interest in engineering and manufacturing
Good communication and teamwork skills
Attention to detail, good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
A passion for quality
Computer literacy and proficiency in a range of Windows based PC applications (e.g. MS Word, Excel, Access)
Willingness to train and develop
Ability to drive and access to own transport

Desirable

An understanding of electronic principles, fault finding of PCBs and reading of schematic diagrams.
Familiarity with test equipment such as multimeters and oscilloscopes
Knowledge of and the ability to use workshop equipment to high standards (or the ability to train in their use).
Surface mount soldering experience
Understanding of an Employee Owned organisation

In joining us at this exciting time in our development, you will receive a generous benefits package including a competitive salary, a twice yearly profit share, a holiday entitlement of 20 days, increasing to 26 days with service, plus Christmas closure leave, as well as flexible working and a generous pension. Following probation, colleagues are gifted 1000 shares, receive income protection, life insurance, can join the cycle to work scheme and purchase additional shares.

ABER Instruments is an inclusive employer; we welcome applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please indicate this on your application, and we will endeavour to assist with this. To apply, please send your CV and covering letter detailing your skills and experience to hr@aberinstruments.com by Sunday, 24th of May 2026. For an informal discussion, please call Christina on 07483 044699.