Ritchie Precision is a specialised precision engineering business based in Newhouse, Scotland and has been in operation since 1975.\n\n\nIn the nineties, demand from the Scottish-based electronic manufacturing industry resulted in Ritchie Precision developing a standard range of spare parts, for the Surface Mount Technology (SMT) market. Techniques and skills learnt in this âsmall piece, tight toleranceâ market led to prototype, and then production work in the Opto-electronic and Laser sectors. These markets now account for some 70% of the business mix, with Ritchie being key supplier of small parts to several leading opto-electronics firms and world leading laser companies.\n\nContinuous re-investment in modern manufacturing equipment â CNC machines range from 10-axis lathes to 5-axis mills â and a mounting customer base plus rising turnover has seen Ritchie Precision increasing both plant and staff numbers during the recent years. This has also assured quick turnaround of prototypes and parts, as demanded by our leading edge customers. The majority of parts are ultrasonically cleaned and sealed in our Class 10K cleanroom, prior to delivery.\n\nMarkets include: Laser photonics, oil & gas, medical, power generation, ultra sonic, opto-electronic, scientific instrumentation and prototyping.\n\nIn your first year, youâll gain a strong foundation in the practical skills you need to work on our products at our Training Provider EKGTA in East Kilbride. Over the following three years, whilst attending college on a day-release basis to gain an HNC in Engineering, youâll continue to broaden and deepen your knowledge whilst working with some of our top engineers. Along the way, youâll work towards completing your Apprenticeship framework.\n Modern Craft Apprenticeship\nA competitive salary starting from £17,000 per year\nA competitive pension, and 33 daysâ holiday per year (inclusive of Bank Holidays) \nCareer support from day one \nNationally recognised qualifications\n4 years programme\n\nWhen youâre manufacturing, inspecting or testing some of the most advanced engineered component in the range of sectors that we are involved with. Thatâs why we invest so much in training our Craft Apprentices. We provide a salaried job and the support to gain nationally-recognised qualifications. \nThese positions are for a full Modern Apprenticeship programme culminating in the attainment of an SCQF Level 5 Vocational qualification, SCQF Level 7 Vocational qualification, Meta Skills and an Academic qualification ( NC Mech Eng.). Full training will be given both onsite and at our training provider (EKGTA) in East Kilbride. On completion of the programme successful candidates would achieve fully qualified Engineering status Our apprentices need to be passionate about manufacturing engineering. So, you should be an analytical, motivated and most importantly, endlessly curious about how things are made.\nNumeracy is important, and you should be a great team player. Youâll have to learn fast and have the discipline to balance studying for a qualification with the demands of your role. \nYouâll need a minimum three National 5 Grades (or equivalent) in Maths and English Language, plus either Engineering, Design & Technology or Science (excluding Biology), all at grade C or above (obtained or predicted).\n\nApplications close on 26th June 2026