Summary
Are you a motivated, hard-working, innovative, and ambitious individual with a passion for learning by doing? If the answer is “YES!” then an apprenticeship with Ricoh could be right for you! Join us and you will learn from the best… This programme is aimed at those looking to develop technical engineering skills, CAD design, PLC and electronics.
Wage
£14,527 a year
Apprentices receive a yearly pay increase, provided they are on track with college work and on-the-job training.
Training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Thursday, 8:15am - 5:00pm Friday, 8:15am - 12:15pm
37 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 1 September
Duration
4 years
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
- Rotate around a number of business areas to learn/develop skills in a variety of engineering disciplines, including mechanical, electrical/electronic and design engineering
- Develop core Engineering skills in:
CAD design
Production automation
PLC programming
Electronics
Programming
Data analysis/reporting
- Alongside this, you will complete short placements with our commercial areas to help you gain an understanding of the wider business
- In Year 1 & Year 2 you will rotate around these areas to develop your skills.
- In Year 3 & Year 4 you will then begin to specialise in one of these areas and complete a more focused placement.
- Your college studies will complement your on-the-job learning.
Where you’ll work
Ricoh Uk Products Ltd
Priorslee
Telford
Shropshire
TF2 9NS
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
SHREWSBURY COLLEGES GROUP
Your training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
- This apprenticeship will be delivered in partnership with Shrewsbury Colleges Group, you will be required to attend the London Road Campus, SY2 6PR.
- Year 1 & Year 2 will be 3 days at college, 2 days at Ricoh
- Year 3 & Year 4 will be full-time on the job training at Ricoh, with the opportunity to advance on to Level 4 HNC Engineering qualification which is 1 day a week at college
- You will also receive additional workplace training relevant to your programme and opportunity to take part in wider company projects and team building activities.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* 5x GCSE's including English, Maths and Science (grade A* - C (or 4 - 9))
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* 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
* Non judgemental
* Patience
Other requirements
You would need to be able to travel to Shrewsbury College, London Road, SY2 6PR campus to undertake your college learning/training. Ricoh will support with funding travel costs, as required.