Mechanical Engineering Apprentice (Level 6)

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 Mechanical Engineering Apprentice? Our Mechanical Engineering Apprentices provide support to our mechanical engineering teams across different product divisions within Renishaw. Apprentices will have the opportunity to develop skills in product design, problem solving, manufacture, assembly, and test. With the support of experienced Mechanical design engineers, apprentices will develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours that will help them grow their careers in this field. What will I do? The whole apprenticeship has been designed as a 5-year journey. Placements in the business will add to the continued development of each apprentice. The knowledge learned via the learning at university are solidified during multiple work placements designed to create a structured environment for the apprentice to develop skills and behaviours and put into practice some of the topics that they have been learning. Design and development activities: Once you have learnt how parts are made, it is then the time to learn how those parts are designed and developed ready for production. These next placements are within the mechanical engineering groups across Renishaw, allowing you to work on real projects and products. You will get the opportunity to utilise the skills learnt in year one and design parts using computer aided design (CAD) with manufacture, assembly, and test in mind. Some of the activities you are likely to encounter are: Computer aided design (CAD) Problem solving Material selection Prototyping Development testing Design and build of test or assembly equipment Product support activities: Our products are used in many different industries, such as automotive, aerospace and consumer electronics. These placements allow you to experience how our products are used, supporting our customers, and coming up with innovative solutions to their manufacturing and inspection requirements. Some of the activities you are likely to encounter are: Customer demonstrations Customer training Customer support Product testing Subsidiary support Large customer-based projects Automation What qualification will I achieve? The successful candidates will study towards a BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering, delivered via Coventry University, accredited by the IMechE. Learning will be done remotely each week, with some week-long visits to the Coventry campus each term. The degree is split into two levels, a Foundation Degree followed by the BEng (top up).This allows each apprentice to build on their qualifications and provides defined milestones within the apprenticeship. Where will I be working? This role is based at our New Mills site near Wotton-Under-Edge in Gloucestershire. During the apprenticeship, you may be required to work at other Gloucestershire sites. You will need the ability to travel independently to college and work. What skills and qualifications do I need? Applicants must have either three A-Levels at BBB, including Maths (at grade B or higher), one other science subject and one other STEM subject, OR a Level 3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship at Distinction level. A genuine desire to become an exceptional engineer. 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 mid-March 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]