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Renishaw is a market-leading, global provider of manufacturing technologies, analytical instruments and medical devices.
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.
What is a Manufacturing Apprentice?
Our Manufacturing Apprenticeship within the Manufacturing Services Division (MSD) will contribute to the direct growth and development of the division. Your role will involve:
This is a hands-on practical apprenticeship that will allow you to develop skills in machining techniques and fault-finding maintenance activities across the site.
What will I do?
You will learn a range of skills including soldering, assembly of products, machining, and maintenance of equipment. During the four-year apprenticeship you will learn and develop engineering skills and knowledge through onsite work placements, whilst also studying for nationally recognised qualifications at a local college.
The first year of this Advanced Apprenticeship is based in full time education at Bridgend College where you learn practical and theoretical engineering knowledge in a range of subjects.
In the second and third years, you will rotate around the division in placements, spending time in assembly/production areas, machine shop and maintenance department. You will be required to work shift patterns as part of some of these placements. You will also attend college on a day release basis and work towards an NVQ qualification in work.
On successful completion of the EAL Level 3 in the second year, there is the opportunity to progress to an HNC in electrical or mechanical engineering in years 3 and 4. Once you transfer off the programme, you will move into the manufacturing division where you will specialise and continue to apply and develop new learning and skills. Throughout the apprenticeship, you will meet regularly with our apprentice team to assess ongoing performance.
What qualification will I achieve?
Year 1 – EAL Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Engineering Technologies
Year 2 – EAL Level 3 Diploma in Engineering Technologies
Year 3 – EAL Level 4 HNC Mechanical or Electrical engineering Yr1
Year 4 – EAL Level 4 HNC Mechanical or Electrical engineering Yr2
EAL Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance (engineered systems) is completed over the 4 years of the apprenticeship.
Where will I be working?
This role is based at our Miskin site near Llantrisant, South Wales, you may on occasion be required to travel to other Renishaw sites for work. You will need the ability to travel independently to college and work.
What skills and qualifications do I need?
