Assembly Technician Apprentice

Midland Group Training Services • Royal Leamington Spa, England, United Kingdom • £16.80k / year • 5d ago

Assembly Technician they will gain experience in the following areas:

Assembly Operations
Operational planning
Team working and team management
End of Line (EoL) testing
Parts preparation
Reading / understanding drawings
Understanding and creating Standard Operations Instructions
Understanding Quality Standards
Using measuring equipment
Using hand tools
Understanding risk assessments

In each area the apprentices will be trained as follows:

Manufacture components to cost, quality, and on time.
Read and interpret engineering drawings.
Programming of components using conventional and CAM methods.
Setting up various machine tools and prove out programs.
Inspect components ensuring all drawing requirements are achieved.
Design of fixtures and tooling to ensure the machining process is optimised.
Obtain a good understanding of material properties.
Understand and apply all company quality procedures.
Ensure all aspects of health and safety are adhered to.

Salary will be reviewed each September, first review will be September 2027.

Pay increases are based on the following criteria:

Adherence to safety practices
Performance & technical ability
Completion and timely submission of academic work
Attendance & timekeeping
Work ethic, attitude & aptitude

Ricardo offers a competitive core benefits package and a flexible benefits package which includes, but is not limited to:

Ricardo Share Incentive Plan
Onsite gym
Dental plan & Medical cash plan
Cycle to work scheme
Subsidised canteen, including free beverages
Employee assistance programme, free 24/7 virtual GP support, confidential support and counselling

Entry Requirements

We are seeking applications from candidates who have or are predicted to gain 5 x GCSEs (or equivalent). Grades must be A*-C / 9-5 for Maths and A*-C / 9-4 for English, Science and two other subjects.

Training to be Provided

Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence)
BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)
Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence)

Things to Consider

The role requires the candidate to enjoy developing skills in a technically demanding environment where solving problems and making improvements is something they really want to do.

Future prospects

On successful completion of the apprenticeship and training, the candidates will have the opportunity to further their careers in the assembly or manufacturing areas, with the potential through further development to progress to senior technician and ultimately team leader in a highly prestigious, motorsport environment.