Electrical Engineering Technician Advanced Apprenticeship

Diamond Light Source
Full time / Fixed term Didcot, England Drafters, Engineering Technicians, and Mapping Technicians
Posted:
January 24, 2026
Location:
Didcot, England, United Kingdom

Job Description

About the role

Our technicians are a vital and integral part of Diamond and the work that is undertaken here. 


This is a four-year programme working towards a Level 3 Advanced Engineering Technician Apprenticeship, specialising in electrical engineering whilst working at Diamond.


Year 1: You will spend your first year full-time at Oxfordshire Advanced Skills (OAS) in Culham. Training will be delivered in blocks of 4–6 weeks by OAS and will rotate with supplementary training also delivered at OAS. This will provide a multi-disciplined foundation, covering essential skills in electrical, electronic, and mechanical engineering.

Year 2: You will be based at Diamond, undertaking rotational placements with our experienced Engineering Technicians. Throughout the year, you will also attend 4–6 week training blocks at OAS to continue building your technical knowledge.

Years 3–4: You will work full-time at Diamond, gai...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full time / Fixed term
Location: Didcot, United Kingdom
Posted: January 24, 2026
Deadline: March 05, 2026