Technical Engineering Apprenticeship
- Rotate around a number of business areas to learn/develop skills in a variety of engineering disciplines, including mechanical, electrical/electronic and design engineering
- Develop core Engineering skills in:
CAD design
Production automation
PLC programming
Electronics
Programming
Data analysis/reporting
- Alongside this, you will complete short placements with our commercial areas to help you gain an understanding of the wider business
- In Year 1 & Year 2 you will rotate around these areas to develop your skills.
- In Year 3 & Year 4 you will then begin to specialise in one of these areas and complete a more focused placement.
- Your college studies will complement your on-the-job learning.
Training:
- This apprenticeship will be delivered in partnership with Shrewsbury Colleges Group, you will be required to attend the London Road Campus, SY2 6PR.
- Year 1 & Year 2 will be 3 days at college, 2 days at Ricoh
- Year 3 & Year 4 will be full-time on the job training at Ricoh, with the opportunity to advance on to Level 4 HNC Engineering qualification which is 1 day a week at college
- You will also receive additional workplace training relevant to your programme and opportunity to take part in wider company projects and team building activities.
Training Outcome:
Although we can not 100% guarantee employment opportunities upon completion of this apprenticeship, our initial target is a Junior Engineer within one of our Engineering teams with the opportunity to grow into a higher level role as your skills/experience develop. This may also include opportunity to complete a B'Eng Degree level qualification.
Employer Description:
Ricoh UK Products Ltd is where Ricoh brings together our customers & partners to optimise today’s world of print and influence the digital print applications and services of the future. We provide a world class customer experience that demonstrates digital manufacturing and showcases the latest technologies that Ricoh has to offer. We regularly welcome new and existing customers and partners to our facility to share our knowledge and to work together to drive innovation in the world of print. Ricoh UK Products Ltd is a subsidiary of ETRIA.
Working Hours :
Monday to Thursday, 8:15am - 5:00pm Friday, 8:15am - 12:15pm
Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience