Maintenance Technician Apprentice

The maintenance Technician role will gain experience in the following:

General machine maintenance requirements to include Preventative and corrective requirements for all equipment within a busy CNC manufacturing facility.

Subject matter and training will encompass: 

Electronic understanding and diagnostics General Electric applications, single and 3-phase Mechanical fitting Fluid works, including piping Pneumatic works, including piping General facility movements Controls management Contractor management All aspects of H and S, including Risk assessments and safe working practices

Within each of the disciplines, the apprentice will be trained to be competent in:

Read and interpret engineering drawings and layouts Programming and set-up of control systems related to specific machines Route cause and fault diagnostic Safe working practices New equipment assessments Specific machine tooling operating procedures Where applicable, all related certified Approvals and accreditations General machine tool appraisals Lean manufacturing principles General fitting skills associated with multiple materials and machines Using hand tools End of line testing

Salary will be reviewed each September; the first review will be in September 2027.

Pay increases are based on the following criteria:

Adherence to safety practices Performance & technical ability Completion and timely submission of academic work Attendance & timekeeping Work ethic, attitude & aptitude

Ricardo offers a competitive core benefits package and a flexible benefits package, which includes, but is not limited to: 

Onsite gym Dental plan & medical cash plan Cycle to work scheme Subsidised canteen, including free beverages Employee assistance programme, free 24/7 virtual GP support, confidential support and counselling

Training:
Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence) BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge) Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence)

Training Outcome:

On successful completion of the apprenticeship and training, the candidates will have the opportunity to further their careers in the maintenance areas, with the potential through further development to progress to senior technician and ultimately team leader in a highly prestigious motorsport environment.

Employer Description:
In Ricardo we are specialists in complex manufacturing and assembly for engines, transmissions and drivelines for high performance and specialised applications with decades of experience our technical experts support our clients from across the globe in bringing their cutting-edge innovations to market, from individual components through to complete powertrain systems in markets as diverse as automotive, defence and aerospace. Our client list includes some of the world's leading automotive manufacturers (e.g. Aston Martin, Bugatti, Singer Vehicle Design) and high performing Motorsport teams. Guided by our corporate values of create together, be innovative, aim high & be mindful we enable our customers to achieve sustainable growth and commercial success. Some of the services we provide are. The design and manufacture of unique transmission solutions Specialists in precision gears, torque path and prismatic components for motorsport and performance automotive We support our customers with a supply of spare parts even after regular production has ended We provide custom and bespoke transmissions for high-performance and specialised vehicle applications supplied in niche volume

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday.

Skills:
Communication skills,Problem solving skills,Attention to detail,Number skills,Team working