Technical Engineering Apprenticeship

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.

Role

- 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. 

Training

- 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. 

Although we can not 100% guarantee employment opportunities upon completion of this apprenticeship, our initial target is a Junior Engineer  within one of our Engineering teams with the opportunity to grow into a higher level role as your skills/experience develop. This may also include opportunity to complete a B'Eng Degree level qualification.

Apprenticeship Standard
Engineering technician (level 3)
Training Provider
SHREWSBURY COLLEGES GROUP
Working Week
Monday to Thursday, 8:15am - 5:00pm Friday, 8:15am - 12:15pm
Expected Duration
4 Years
Positions Available
1
Closing Date
Monday, 31st March 2025
Start Date
Monday, 1st September 2025

Desired 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

Qualifications

  • 5x GCSE's including English, Maths and Science GCSE, grade A* - C (or 4 - 9) (Essential)

About the Employer

RICOH UK PRODUCTS LIMITED
Ricoh UK Products Ltd is where Ricoh brings together our customers & partners to optimise today’s world of print and influence the digital print applications and services of the future. We provide a world class customer experience that demonstrates digital manufacturing and showcases the latest technologies that Ricoh has to offer. We regularly welcome new and existing customers and partners to our facility to share our knowledge and to work together to drive innovation in the world of print. Ricoh UK Products Ltd is a subsidiary of ETRIA.
Company
RICOH UK PRODUCTS LIMITED
Location
Ricoh Uk Products Ltd, Priorslee, Telford, Shropshire, England
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£14,527 a year
Posted
Company
RICOH UK PRODUCTS LIMITED
Location
Ricoh Uk Products Ltd, Priorslee, Telford, Shropshire, England
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£14,527 a year
Posted