Engineering Technician Apprentice

From year 2 you will rotate around the mechanical engineering groups across our product divisions where you will learn how parts are designed and developed ready for production. These placements allow you to work on real projects and products and you will get the opportunity to utilise the skills gained in year two. 

In addition you will learn:

Designing parts using computer aided design (CAD) Problem solving Material selection Prototyping Development testing Design and build of test or assembly equipment Product support activities:

Our products are used in many different industries, such as automotive, aerospace and consumer electronics. These placements allow you to experience how our products are used, supporting our customers, and coming up with innovative solutions to their manufacturing and inspection requirements. Some of the activities you are likely to encounter include:

Customer support and training Product testing Working with our sales subsidiaries Customer-based projects

Training:

Year one is based at GET in Gloucester.  For the remainder of the apprenticeship, placements will be based across three of our Gloucestershire sites in Stonehouse, Woodchester and Wotton-Under-Edge. 

What qualification will I achieve?

Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (foundation competence) – PEO Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (development knowledge) – Technical Certificate Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering – Technical Support Technician (development competence) – NVQ

Training Outcome:

Following the completion of the apprenticeship you will transfer off the scheme into a role and division within Renishaw where there will be continued improvement and development of your skills and knowledge.

For the right candidates, continued study towards higher or degree apprenticeships is supported where relevant. Achieving merits and distinctions during the Level 3 modules will be a requirement for progression.

Employer Description:

Renishaw is a global engineering company that designs and builds high-precision technology used in industries like healthcare, transport, and manufacturing. From metal 3D printing to measurement systems, our innovations help make products more accurate, reliable, and efficient.

We work closely with our customers to solve complex engineering and science challenges. Our unique blend of pioneering research and product innovation helps our customers to solve complex engineering and science challenges, meaning we touch billions of lives around the world.

Our Early Careers cohort consists of around 195 Graduates, 203 Apprentices and 58 Placements. You are the people who can make a real difference. By bringing your new and innovative ideas you will help keep Renishaw at the forefront of the industry, and that’s why we invest if your continuous development and success from day one.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, with potential for shift work

Skills:
Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical