Apprenticeships, work experience and placements

Apprenticeships

Renishaw is an established engineering company whose products enhance precision, efficiency and quality in areas including metrology, medical diagnostics, dental CAD/CAM, spectroscopy and neurosurgery.  As part of our commitment to the future development of the company and its leading role in the industry, we want talented and enthusiastic innovators to join us at the start of their engineering careers by becoming Renishaw apprentices.

We have over 25 years of experience in developing and training apprentices.  This year we are able to offer four types of apprenticeship, covering a variety of mechanical, electronic, software, and plant maintenance disciplines.

Why choose an apprenticeship?

As an apprentice with Renishaw, you will benefit from:

• Our commitment to the training and development of our employees
• An education and qualification in an engineering discipline, paid for by the company
• Exciting and challenging work placements, working on real projects and products
• A competitive salary, as you earn while you learn
• An excellent benefits package including pension, private medical insurance, and onsite gyms

The Apprenticeship Schemes

Technical Apprenticeships

Structure:   The first year is spent full-time at Gloucester Training Group (GTG), with years 2 to 4 spent in varied mechanical and electronic placements around the company, at the various sites in Gloucestershire.  You will work on a number of real projects and products, gaining essential on the job learning.

Education:   

• Year 1 – full time at GTG studying a VRQ (Vocational Related Qualification) where you will learn the basic practical and theoretic principles of engineering
• Year 2 – day release to GTG to study the second year of the VRQ and NVQ III
• Years 3 and 4 – study towards HNC, HND and possibly a degree on a day release basis at an appropriate university

Duration:   4 years

Entry requirements:   The minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C or above, including Maths

Manufacturing Apprenticeships

Structure:   The first year is spent full-time at Gloucester Training Group (GTG), with years 2 to 4 spent in various mechanical and electronic placements around the company, at the various sites in Gloucestershire.  You will be placed exclusively in the Manufacturing Services Division at Renishaw, becoming trained to use advanced CNC (Computer Numerically Controlled) machines in a sophisticated machine shop environment.  This is a more hands-on practical route with less academic commitments than the Technical scheme. 

Education:

• Year 1 – full time at GTG studying a VRQ (Vocational Related Qualification) where you will learn the basic practical and theoretic principles of engineering
• Year 2 – day release to GTG to study the second year of the VRQ and NVQ II
• Years 3 and 4 – study towards a BTEC equivalent qualification on a day release basis

Duration:   4 years

Entry requirements:   The minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C or above, including Maths

Plant Maintenance Apprenticeships

Structure:   Based in the Works Engineering department, you will be trained in mechanical and electrical fitting, fork lift, metal work, and assembly processes, and preventive maintenance tasks on machinery and equipment.  This on the job learning will be supported by day release that will lead to an HNC in an electrical or mechanical engineering discipline. 

Education:

• Year 1 – full time at GTG studying a VRQ (Vocational Related Qualification) where you will learn the basic practical and theoretic principles of engineering
• Year 2 – day release to GTG to study the second year of the VRQ and NVQ III
• Years 3 and 4 - permanent placement in our Plant Maintenance Department gaining valuable skills in areas such as hydraulic, pneumatics, electrical/electronic and mechanical maintenance builds

Duration:   4 years

Entry requirements:   The minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C or above, including Maths

How to apply

Who can apply? - The earliest time an apprenticeship can be started is at the end of year 11, following GCSEs. Students who are currently in year 11 can apply now. For those applicants who are currently studying their GCSEs, we will review your predicted grades.

What other requirements are there to become an apprentice? - When required to spend time on site, you must be prepared to work at any of the company's sites in Gloucestershire, and may be required to spend time following shift patterns. You must also be responsible for your own transport to and from work and college.

Your application - To make an application click on the Apply Now button below.  When you submit your application you will need to include a CV and Covering Letter, which must include the following information:

• Which of the above schemes you are applying for
• Why do you want to be an apprentice
• Why do you want a career in engineering
• Why do you want to work at Renishaw

Important note – A practical assessment at Gloucester Training Group will make up part of the application process for the Technical and Manufacturing schemes, and will take place during March.

Closing date – Friday 2nd March, 2012.

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Work experience

Renishaw offers approximately 40 one-week work experience opportunities for year 10 and year 12 students drawn from schools across the region. Preference is given to those students who are studying Maths and Science and who have an interest in Engineering. Students are placed in departments in which they believe they may wish to pursue a career. If you would like to know more details about our work experience opportunities, please telephone 01453 524524.

Summer Placements

These placements are mainly aimed at students studying relevant AS-Levels, A-Levels and undergraduate courses. The placement durations are typically between 8 and 12 weeks and give students a valuable opportunity to develop practical skills which will prove invaluable throughout any engineering career.

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