Mechatronic Assembly Technician Apprenticeship in Leeds at Cogent Mechatronic

Salary£15,600 / year
Work typeIn person
LocationLeeds
Job typeApprenticeship Jobs
Closes15 Nov 2026
LevelAdvanced
Starts8 Jan 2027
Hours37.5 a week
Duration3 Years 9 Months

Job description

Summary

We are looking for apprentices to join the business to build and assemble complex mechatronic systems while providing technical support across manufacturing, quality, production, assembly, and engineering functions.

What you will do at work

The role contributes to the design, manufacture, testing, installation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of products and processes.

The post holder will gather and analyse technical information, prepare and maintain documentation, support production operations, contribute to quality assurance activities, and help ensure that products are delivered safely, on time, and in accordance with specification.

Key responsibilities:

  • Assemble, fit, test and commission mechanical, electrical, electronic, control and instrumentation systems
  • Interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical instructions
  • Interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical instructions
  • Complete inspections and quality checks, recording results accurately
  • Support the creation of technical documentation, work instructions, reports and specifications
  • Help investigate production issues and support problem-solving activities
  • Follow health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.
  • Prepare equipment, tools and materials required for production and assembly activities
  • Support installation, maintenance and repair activities when required
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of business processes and manufacturing methods

Training

  • Training will take place at Printworks Campus, Leeds
  • You will be required to attend college one day per week

Requirements and skills

Skills

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

Qualifications

  • GCSE English (4) – essential
  • GCSE Maths (4) – essential
  • BTEC Engineering (Pass) – desired

About this employer

Rebel Bionics designs and manufactures advanced bionic hands, including the Rebel R and Rebel Pro product lines, for upper-limb prosthetics users in the UK and US. Working alongside our sister company, Cogent Mechatronic Ltd, we are a small, fast-growing team developing innovative technology and preparing for continued commercial growth.

After this apprenticeship

  • Production Support Engineer, Manufacturing Quality Engineer, Manufacturing Production Engineer

Employer

Cogent Mechatronic

Listed via Find an Apprenticeship

Training provider

Training provider
Luminate Education Group
Training course
Engineering fitter (level 3)
Working pattern
Monday to Friday (early finish on Fridays). Shifts to be confirmed.

Published by the employer on Find an apprenticeship, the government vacancy service.

Location

UNIT 5A
UNIT 5
Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber
LS10 2BG
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