About us

PPC Broadband, a core product brand within Belden’s Broadband Solutions business, is a leading manufacturer and developer of connectivity and network optimization solutions for worldwide broadband and wireless service providers.

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Propel your career surrounded by a diverse team of innovative, goal-oriented individuals who are pursuing the next generation of connectivity solutions. At Belden, you’ll participate in work that will challenge you and position you to excel. You’ll collaborate with colleagues from around the world, gaining exposure to a broad base of expertise and perspectives. Join us and let’s build the future.

As an apprentice, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of our continuous manufacturing process. You will develop skills and knowledge to manufacture Fibre optic cables and micro ducts utilising polymer extrusion technology.

By joining our business as an apprentice, you will gain an Advanced modern apprenticeship in Performing Manufacturing Operations. As part of the apprenticeship scheme you will gain L2 NVQ Diploma in Performing Manufacturing Operations, L3 NVQ Diploma in Performing Manufacturing Operations and a BTEC National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering qualifications.

The role will report to the Operations Manager via a Shift Team Leader. We are based on Parham Airfield, close to Framlingham, as such your own transport is a necessity.

You will make an impact in the following way: 

Be part of a team who will undertake a range of supporting tasks including:

•Using your mechanical skills to undertake production engineering set-up activities.
•Operation of cable extrusion lines.
•Utilising industry leading equipment and technologies to acquire production data.
•Maintenance and cleaning of tooling and equipment.
•Ensure excellent quality by carrying out inspection of the finished products.
 

We train our employees on-the-job to learn the continuous process of cable extrusion. Once trained, you will become a valuable process technician capable of running cable extrusion lines from start to finish. 

What you will bring: 

•An enthusiasm, and desire to learn.
•Career aspirations to grow within Belden.
•You must have a minimum of English, Math's and Science GCSE grades 9-4 (A-C) or equivalent or work towards achieving these as part of the apprenticeship.
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Successful completion of the apprenticeship is just the starting point of your career with Belden. Suitable candidates would be supported in studying at HNC, Foundation Degree and Degree level to further support your career aspirations.