Level 2 Intermediate and Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeships

Level 2 Building Maintenance (Gloucestershire)

This is a new scheme in which apprentices learn and develop maintenance skills and knowledge through onsite work placements while studying towards nationally recognised qualifications.

What will I do?

You will learn a range of skills including plumbing, tiling, electrical installation, carpentry and plastering. The opportunity to progress to a Level 3 apprenticeship in plumbing may be available upon successful completion of the Level 2.

Applicants must have:
• GCSEs at a minimum of a 3 or a grade D in Maths and English or functional skills (minimum level 1).

Level 3 IT Support Analyst (Gloucestershire)

This 18 month programme will see the apprentice implementing and developing systems following defined standards and procedures, and giving efficient and diligent IT support to Renishaw employees worldwide.

What will I do?

The role will primarily involve the support of Windows 10 and 7 installed PCs and the applications installed on them, and the day to day system administration on a variety of different desktop systems.

Applicants must have:

• The minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C/level 4 and above, including Maths, English and IT.

Level 3 Electrician (Gloucestershire)

This is a new scheme in which apprentices learn and develop maintenance skills and knowledge through onsite work placements while studying towards nationally recognised qualifications.

What will I do?

You will learn a range of skills including installations and containment, fault finding, inspection and testing, basic building repairs and general property maintenance.
Applicants must have:

• GCSEs at a minimum of a 5 or a grade C in Maths and English or functional skills (minimum level 2).

Level 3 Engineering Technician (Gloucestershire)

This is a four-year commitment during which you will learn and develop engineering skills and knowledge through onsite work placements, whilst also studying for nationally recognized qualifications.

What will I do?

In year 1 you will be based full time at Gloucestershire Engineering Training (GET), a technical facility based in Gloucester where you will learn the basic practical and theoretic principles of engineering, studying Performing Engineering Operations at NVQ Level 2, and a Technical Certificate Level 3 Diploma in Engineering Technology. 80% of your time is spent in the workshop. In year 2, you will spend time in our manufacturing and production facilities, learning about the products and processes used to produce them. In years 3 and 4, you will spend time in the product divisions, gaining a broad knowledge base and determine your area of interest for your future development. Your education continues throughout this time.

Applicants must have:

• At least 5 GCSEs, including the minimum of a level 5 (B grade) in Maths, and level 4 (C grade) or above in four other subjects including Science and English.
• Other relevant subjects such as Product Design or Engineering would be an advantage. Please note that if you have PEOs or BTECs in Engineering, you may be required to repeat certain modules. Please ensure your CV is up to date with details of qualifications you are currently studying towards, including full titles and levels. You can include predicted grades if you have not completed your studies yet.

Level 3 Manufacturing Technician (Gloucestershire)

This is a four-year commitment during which you will learn and develop engineering skills and knowledge through onsite work placements, whilst also studying for nationally recognized qualifications.

What will I do?

In year 1 you will be based full time at Gloucestershire Engineering Training (GET), a technical facility based in Gloucester where you will learn the basic practical and theoretic principles of engineering, studying Performing Engineering Operations at NVQ Level 2, and a Technical Certificate Level 3 Diploma in Engineering Technology. 80% of your time is spent in the workshop. In years 2 to 4, you will have different placements, spending time in production, machine shop and maintenance. Production and manufacturing areas can be challenging, fast-paced and highly demanding, where deadlines must be met, and work and products are produced to a high standard.

We are looking for people who:
• enjoy practical, hands on tasks either in school or at home
• work well under pressure
• like seeing the output of their days' work
• are flexible enough to deal with the changing demands on production and production techniques

What qualifications do I need?
• GCSEs at a minimum of Grade D/Level 3 including Maths, English and Science. If you don't meet these grades, we look at the whole application so we still want you to apply, you might have the practical skills that we are looking for!
• Other relevant subjects such as Product Design or Engineering would be an advantage. Please note that if you have PEOs or BTECs in Engineering, you may be required to repeat certain modules. Please ensure your CV is up to date with details of qualifications you are currently studying towards, including full titles and levels. You can include predicted grades if you have not completed your studies yet.

Level 3 Manufacturing Technician (Miskin, South Wales)

As a company that manufactures the products it designs, our Manufacturing Services Division (MSD) represents about half of our business. Due to this, we need a dedicated manufacturing apprenticeship programme that makes sure that we have a talent pool to meet the current and future demands of the division. This apprenticeship is a four-year commitment during which you will learn and develop engineering skills and knowledge through onsite work placements, whilst also studying for nationally recognised qualifications. You will learn a range of skills including soldering, assembly of products, machining, maintenance of equipment. You will study for an EAL Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Engineering Technologies.

What will I do?

The first year is based full time at Bridgend College, where you learn practical and theoretical engineering knowledge in a range of subjects. In years 2 to 4, you will have different placements, spending time in production, machine shop and maintenance. Production and manufacturing areas can be challenging, fast-paced and highly demanding, where deadlines must be met and work and products are produced to a high standard. This pathway will appeal to people who work well under pressure and are flexible enough to deal with the changing demands on production and production techniques.

What qualifications do I need?
• GCSEs at Grade C including Maths, English, Science and other relevant subjects (such as Engineering or Product Design).
• You should be able to show us that you are a practical person and have worked on projects either at school or at home that demonstrate this.

Level 3 Commercial (Gloucestershire)

Commercial Apprentices will study towards a City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration during this 18 month programme.
What will I do?

The apprentices will work within a variety of key corporate functions which may include Marketing Communications, Purchasing/Procurement and Sales before specialising in their chosen area. Duties include a range of activities in line with the Diploma in Business Administration curriculum, including producing business documents, developing and delivering presentations, analysing and presenting business data, chairing and leading meetings, participating in a range of projects, and creating and managing a tender.

What qualifications do I need?
• A minimum of five GCSE A-C passes including Maths and English
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Use initiative, be accountable and have a mature approach to work
• Experience of working in a customer service environment
• Experience software packages including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• A full UK driving licence is essential as the role will involve travel to other sites and events
• Familiarity with one or more of the following software packages would be an advantage: MS Outlook, Sage CRM, InDesign, Photoshop

Level 4 - Apprentice Additive Manufacturing Field Service Engineer

Our Apprentice AM Field Service Engineer will provide a hands-on approach in and out of the workplace, the following represents some of the responsibilities of this role once qualified and trained:
• Installation and commissioning of AM systems.
• Providing of training and support for customer AM machine operators, both on site and remote support.
• Scheduled service and maintenance for the Renishaw AM product line. This will include maintenance of and upgrades to electromechanical, software and optical assemblies.
• Customer repair call outs, on site diagnostics, fault finding and calibration services.
• Product testing, performance measurement, data collection and report writing.
• Customer relationship management.
These skills will enable you to fulfil this key, front line role is to ensure a high standard of service and support is provided to every customer, enabling them to maximise the benefits expected from their investment in Renishaw product.

What will I do?

Throughout the placement you will develop:
• Experience in testing/calibration of mechanical, electrical and optical systems.
• Experience of onsite installation, commissioning, and training.
• An ability to read, understand and translate mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic schematic and mechanical assembly drawings and instructions
• Experience of working with high and low voltage circuitry
• Gain excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience in customer service and support.

Placements to achieve practical experience in machining and assembly processes, together with exposure to AM design / development, Applications together with field service operations and logistics.

What skills and qualifications do I need?
Applicants must have:
• 3 A levels (preferably including Maths and Physics) at grade C and above or a Level 3 equivalent Engineering qualification.
• A minimum of five GCSE A-C passes including Maths, English and a Science.
• Good written and oral communication skills. The ability to work on their own initiative.
• Experience of working in a customer service environment – an advantage but not essential.

We hope to be able to offer these schemes again in 2023. We usually open recruitment on the website in December so please visit these pages again if you want to apply. In the meantime, if you have any questions about the Renishaw Apprenticeship Programme, email us at AGPCareers@Renishaw.com.