Summary
This apprenticeship has been designed as a 3-year journey with placements adding to the development of each apprentice. The knowledge learnt at college is consolidated during multiple work placements designed to create a structured environment for the apprentice to develop skills and behaviours and put into practice the topics you've learnt.
Wage
£17,000 a year
Training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, with potential for shift work
36 hours a week
Start date
Tuesday 1 September 2026
Duration
3 years
Positions available
2
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
From year 2 you will rotate around the mechanical engineering groups across our product divisions where you will learn how parts are designed and developed ready for production. These placements allow you to work on real projects and products and you will get the opportunity to utilise the skills gained in year two.
In addition you will learn:
* Designing parts using 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 include:
* Customer support and training
* Product testing
* Working with our sales subsidiaries
* Customer-based projects
Where you'll work
Renishaw Woodchester
Bath Road
Stroud
GL5 5EY
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
GLOUCESTERSHIRE ENGINEERING TRAINING LIMITED
Training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Training schedule
Year one is based at GET in Gloucester. For the remainder of the apprenticeship, placements will be based across three of our Gloucestershire sites in Stonehouse, Woodchester and Wotton-Under-Edge.
What qualification will I achieve?
* Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (foundation competence) – PEO
* Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (development knowledge) – Technical Certificate
* Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering – Technical Support Technician (development competence) – NVQ
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Maths (grade 5-9)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical