Manufacturing Apprentice Technician
Ricardo Manufacturing
SHOREHAM BY SEA (BN43 5FG)
Closes in 13 days (Tuesday 23 June 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 8 June 2026
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Summary
This is an excellent opportunity to join Ricardo, a globally recognised strategic engineering and environmental consultancy, as a Manufacturing Apprentice Technician. Based at the Shoreham Technical Centre, the successful candidate will undertake an Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship.
- Wage
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£17,000 a year
- Training course
- Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Variable shifts depending on role rotation typically start times between 6:30am - 8:00am and finishing between 2:45pm - 4:00pm.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Thursday 10 September 2026
- Duration
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3 years 6 months
- Positions available
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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
What you will gain:
- You will work on real projects from day one, helping to deliver engineering programmes for our customers including some of the world's most prestigious automotive and industrial companies.
- Practical skills training will be supported by an appropriate academic qualification, delivered using a range of methods including College-based lessons and projects.
As an Operations Team Member there is opportunity to fulfil specific roles in the following areas:
Key Areas and Responsibilities:
- Assembly line: Carry out the full assembly of a power units across 10 stations, working from detailed instructions and adhering to multiple quality control checkpoints. Utilising automated Wi‑Fi-enabled tooling integrated with a Human Machine Interface (HMI).
- End of line: Overseeing the rigging and testing of multiple powertrain units daily, working independently with a strong focus on detail while following established written procedures.
- Logistics: Focusing on the delivery and processing of stock, with a strong understanding of lean logistics operations and the requirements for maintaining a continuous supply of parts to the production line.
- Rework: Participating in the diagnosis and repair of powertrain units, working with minimal reliance on detailed written procedures and leveraging product knowledge to complete repairs and accurately document outcomes.
Who you will be:
- Someone who already has a basic understanding of mechanical and electrical systems and components along with knowledge of how software is used in modern products.
- Someone motivated and enthusiastic with the commitment to finish the apprenticeship to end the and to the best of your ability.
- Someone flexible in their approach to work, with focus on delivering to a high standard and attention to detail.
- Someone who possess a good understanding of core GCSE subjects, including mathematics, science and English and basic knowledge of MS Office applications.
- Someone who possess evidently competent practical skills or an aptitude to develop them.
Where you'll work
SHOREHAM TECHNICAL CENTRE
OLD SHOREHAM ROAD
SHOREHAM BY SEA
BN43 5FG
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
CHICHESTER COLLEGE GROUP
Training course
Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Follow health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
- Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. For example, segregation of resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
- Comply with engineering standards and regulations. For example, British Standards (BS), International Organisation for Standardisation standards (ISO). European Norm (EN).
- Analyse engineering and manufacturing data and information to support technical outputs. For example, read and interpret text, data, engineering drawings, work instructions, method statements, operation manuals.
- Apply scientific, technical or engineering principles.
- Apply problem solving techniques to solutions for identified technical problems.
- Organise, plan and prioritise workflow and scheduling of work with stakeholders.
- Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, considering cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
- Produce job specific technical outputs. For example, engineering drawings, quality control management, computer control programming, business improvement, adverse incident reports, technical investigations, equipment appraisals and specifications.
- Provide support and guidance for handover of work to stakeholders. For example, checklists, product or process status, access to supporting documents.
- Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, equipment service records, test results, handover documents, checklists.
- Follow standard operating procedures.
- Follow manufacturer's instructions. For example, safe instructions for use of products, processes and machinery.
- Apply quality assurance and control principles and practices. For example, conduct physical checks, take samples, inspections or tests.
- Apply continuous improvement techniques.
- Apply team working principles.
- Communicate in writing with others for example, stakeholders, colleagues, and managers.
- Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
- Use information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
- Carry out and record learning and development activities.
- Apply equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.
- Follow health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
- Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. For example, segregation of resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
- Comply with engineering standards and regulations. For example, British Standards (BS), International Organisation for Standardisation standards (ISO). European Norm (EN).
- Analyse engineering and manufacturing data and information to support technical outputs. For example, read and interpret text, data, engineering drawings, work instructions, method statements, operation manuals.
- Apply scientific, technical or engineering principles.
- Apply problem solving techniques to solutions for identified technical problems.
- Organise, plan and prioritise workflow and scheduling of work with stakeholders.
- Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, considering cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
- Produce job specific technical outputs. For example, engineering drawings, quality control management, computer control programming, business improvement, adverse incident reports, technical investigations, equipment appraisals and specifications.
- Provide support and guidance for handover of work to stakeholders. For example, checklists, product or process status, access to supporting documents.
- Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, equipment service records, test results, handover documents, checklists.
- Follow standard operating procedures.
- Follow manufacturer's instructions. For example, safe instructions for use of products, processes and machinery.
- Apply quality assurance and control principles and practices. For example, conduct physical checks, take samples, inspections or tests.
- Apply continuous improvement techniques.
- Apply team working principles.
- Communicate in writing with others for example, stakeholders, colleagues, and managers.
- Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
- Use information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
- Carry out and record learning and development activities.
- Apply equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.
Training schedule
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Math (grade 4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Team working
- Good time management
- Enthusiastic
- Inquisitive
- Hardworking
- Self-Motivated
- Interested in Engineering
- Reliable
- Punctual
Other requirements
This is a 42-month apprenticeship and applicants MUST BE free from full time education to be eligible to apply for it and have the minimum qualification level to apply for it.
Applicants MUST BE resident in the UK for a minimum of 3 years prior to the start of learning and have work authorisation for the UK.
Applicants WILL NOT BE eligible to apply if they have already achieved a qualification which is equal to or higher thank the apprenticeship standard on offer.
Applicants MUST BE resident in the area local to the apprenticeship opportunity or be prepared to relocate in time to start employment and study.
Applicants MUST BE committed to the learning and stay to the end of the apprenticeship.
The start date for this role will be September 2026 with the apprenticeship learning from October 2026.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited in for an assessment day on the 21st July 2026.
Work will be onsite at the company’s premises in Shoreham with attendance at Chichester College at least one day per week.
Company benefits include access to a subsidised canteen, on-site gym, free onsite parking.
Location is based a 15-minute walk from Shoreham by Sea town centre.
About this employer
Ricardo UK is a global strategic engineering and environmental consultancy that specialises in the transport, energy and scarce resources sectors. The work extends across a range of market sectors – including passenger cars, commercial vehicles, rail, defence, motorsport, energy and the environment with a client list that includes transport operators, manufacturers, energy companies, financial institutions and government agencies.
Ricardo is at the leading edge of developing new technologies to fulfil their vision to create a safe and sustainable world. Their expertise includes electrified propulsion using batteries and fuel cells, and zero-carbon fuels such as hydrogen, in conjunction with conventional engine technology. With new test facilities at the Shoreham Technical Centre, they are at the heart of this new and exciting opportunity to shape the future of sustainable transport.
https://www.ricardo.com/en (opens in new tab)
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
Ricardo can provide an exceptional opportunity to start your career in manufacturing in a fast-paced and exciting environment, working at the cutting edge of performance products. Following successful completion of the Level 3 apprenticeship, there are opportunities to apply for higher level apprenticeships beyond this qualification.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CHICHESTER COLLEGE GROUP
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000035700.
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Closes in 13 days (Tuesday 23 June 2026 at 11:59pm)