Job Description

Our Technical Engineering apprenticeship encompasses mechanical, electrical/electronic and design engineering, which will help you to learn skills including:- Lean manufacturing and production engineering; Mechanical and electrical design of digital systems to help support onsite operations; Solve design challenges faced by our partners to provide customised engineering solutions; 2D and 3D design using SolidWorks CAD software; Additive Manufacturing - 3D printing; Injection moulding; Implement modern design printing technologies e.g. inkjet; Understand engineering's role in creating a sustainable environment; PLC programming and robotics; Electronics, PCB design and embedded systems development; In Year 1 and Year 2 you will rotate around departments within our state of the art factory to help you gain skills, knowledge & experience. You will learn in a structured, fun and engaging environment from a variety of dedicated mentors (many of which used to be apprentices themselves!). A selection of the above topics will feature in each business area. In Year 3 and Year 4 you will then begin to specialise in one of these key areas and complete more focused placements aligned to your area of specialism, your interests and the company need going forward. Your college studies will complement your on the job learning.

Training and Qualification

Over the course of your apprenticeship you will work towards achieving your Level 3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship - including BTEC National Diploma & NVQ Level 3 with the Shrewsbury Colleges Group Year 1 & 2 - 3 days at college and 2 days at Ricoh Year 3 & 4 - full time on-the-job training at Ricoh You will also have the opportunity to also advance on to HNC Level 4 and also take part in community projects, team building & the opportunity to participate at World Skills!

Required Skills & Qualification

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, Patience

GCSE or equivalent English, Maths and Science (Grade A* - C or 4-9) Essential

Apprenticeship Standard

Engineering technician Level 3 (A level)

Employer

RICOH UK PRODUCTS LIMITED

Ricoh Uk Products Ltd Priorslee Telford TF2 9NS

Provider

SHREWSBURY COLLEGES GROUP