Manufacturing Apprentice (Level 3)

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. Our Values At Renishaw you’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We are proud of our strong working culture and work hard to promote diversity and inclusivity. We encourage our people to act in line with our core values of innovation, inspiration, integrity and involvement. What is a Manufacturing Apprentice? Our Manufacturing Apprenticeship provides the Manufacturing Services Division (MSD) with a talent pool to meet the current and future demand of the division. You will contribute in many ways to support the division; this includes: Using state of the art CNC machines Understanding and supporting assembly engineering teams Maintaining the manufacturing sites equipment and building infrastructure. 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 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 the 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. 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? GCSEs at a minimum of Grade 4 or C including Maths, English and Science. If you don’t meet these grades, do still apply as you might have the practical skills that we are looking for! Other relevant subjects such as Product Design or Engineering would be an advantage. A genuine interest, motivation, and enthusiasm to undertake a practical, hands-on role in a manufacturing and engineering environment. What’s the application process? At Renishaw, we want to get to know you – your strengths, passions, and what excites you about starting an apprenticeship. That’s why we don’t ask for a CV or focus on your past experience or specific skills. Our process is simple and designed to discover your potential! Here’s what to expect: Easy Apply – no CV needed! Simply add in your contact details and education history (this is required for the qualification you’ll complete). Applications close on 22nd February, the sooner you apply the better! Online Assessments*: Complete an interactive task-based online assessment to help us understand your key strengths. Plus, you’ll receive personalised feedback afterward to help you gain a deeper understanding of your own strengths. Telephone Call with the Early Talent Academy-Renishaw team: this not an interview! Just a chance for us to have a conversation around what made you apply and what makes you a great fit! After the call, you’ll answer a few short questions that we’ll send to you to finalise your application. Assessment Centre: meet the team and get a great feel for why Renishaw is for you! This will take place between mid-March and mid-April and we will discuss all relevant dates with you beforehand. * The assessments are just one part of our process; the final decision is made by line managers and the recruitment team based on your overall performance. We use testing to help structure interviews and guide the assessment centre process, supporting us in making well-rounded recruitment decisions. Equal Opportunities Renishaw are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to make interviews and jobs more accessible. Should you have any difficulty during the recruitment process, or require any reasonable adjustments please contact the team on [email removed]