Manufacturing Technician Apprentice
RICARDO UK LIMITED
Leamington Spa (CV31 1FQ)
Closes on Monday 20 April 2026
Posted on 17 February 2026
Contents
Summary
We are looking for exceptional young people to join our team and start their careers with us. Our apprenticeships give you the opportunity to earn while you learn, involving you in exciting projects. From day one, you will be in a real and meaningful role, learning whilst also working towards academic and industry-accredited qualifications.
- Wage
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£16,800 a year
- Training course
- Machining technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday.
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 7 September 2026
- Duration
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4 years
- Positions available
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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
Manufacturing Technician role they will gain experience in the following areas:
- CNC Turning
- CNC Milling
- Gear Hobbing & Shaping
- Multi Axis Turn / Mill / Hob Lathes
- Heat Treatment
- Grinding
- Gear Grinding
- Inspection
- Sub Contract Processes
- Production Control
- Manufacturing Engineering
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 proving 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 in 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
Where you'll work
Ricardo UK Ltd, Southam Road, Radford Semele
Leamington Spa
CV31 1FQ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
MIDLAND GROUP TRAINING SERVICES LIMITED
Training course
Machining technician (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Comply with statutory health and safety regulations and procedures.
- Comply with environmental, ethical and sustainability regulations and procedures: safe disposal of waste, re-cycling or re-use of materials and efficient use of resources.
- Prepare and set up conventional or CNC machines.
- Operate and adjust conventional or CNC machines.
- Apply risk assessment and hazard identification processes and procedures in the work area.
- Monitor, obtain and check stock and supplies, and complete stock returns.
- Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, job sheets, risk assessments, equipment service records, test results, handover documents and manufacturers' documentation, asset management records, work sheets, checklists, waste environmental records and any legal reporting requirements.
- Read and interpret information. For example, data and documentation used to produce machined components.
- Apply engineering, mathematical and scientific principles.
- Plan and organise own work and resources.
- Follow and apply inspection, quality assurance procedures and processes.
- Select machining process.
- Select and setup tooling and work holding devices.
- Set and adjust machine operating parameters. For example, setting feeds and speeds for roughing and finishing operations, loading, proving and validating programs when using a CNC machine tool.
- Apply machining operations and techniques to produce complex components with features. For example, parallel; stepped; angular diameters and faces; grooves; slots; recesses and undercuts; radii and chamfers; internal and external forms and profiles; reamed; bored; drilled and electro eroded holes; internal and external screw threads.
- Measure and check components.
- Select and check condition of tools and equipment. Identify issues, resolve and take action as needed.
- Identify and action issues in the manufacturing process.
- Apply fault-finding and diagnostic testing procedures to identify faults. Diagnose and resolve issues. Escalate issues.
- Maintain the work area and return any resources and consumables.
- Communicate with others verbally. For example, colleagues and stakeholders.
- Follow machine shut down, safe isolation, handover, start up or warm up procedures. Escalate issues.
- Apply continuous improvement techniques. Devise suggestions for improvement.
- Apply ethical principles.
- Apply team working principles.
- Comply with statutory health and safety regulations and procedures.
- Comply with environmental, ethical and sustainability regulations and procedures: safe disposal of waste, re-cycling or re-use of materials and efficient use of resources.
- Prepare and set up conventional or CNC machines.
- Operate and adjust conventional or CNC machines.
- Apply risk assessment and hazard identification processes and procedures in the work area.
- Monitor, obtain and check stock and supplies, and complete stock returns.
- Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, job sheets, risk assessments, equipment service records, test results, handover documents and manufacturers' documentation, asset management records, work sheets, checklists, waste environmental records and any legal reporting requirements.
- Read and interpret information. For example, data and documentation used to produce machined components.
- Apply engineering, mathematical and scientific principles.
- Plan and organise own work and resources.
- Follow and apply inspection, quality assurance procedures and processes.
- Select machining process.
- Select and setup tooling and work holding devices.
- Set and adjust machine operating parameters. For example, setting feeds and speeds for roughing and finishing operations, loading, proving and validating programs when using a CNC machine tool.
- Apply machining operations and techniques to produce complex components with features. For example, parallel; stepped; angular diameters and faces; grooves; slots; recesses and undercuts; radii and chamfers; internal and external forms and profiles; reamed; bored; drilled and electro eroded holes; internal and external screw threads.
- Measure and check components.
- Select and check condition of tools and equipment. Identify issues, resolve and take action as needed.
- Identify and action issues in the manufacturing process.
- Apply fault-finding and diagnostic testing procedures to identify faults. Diagnose and resolve issues. Escalate issues.
- Maintain the work area and return any resources and consumables.
- Communicate with others verbally. For example, colleagues and stakeholders.
- Follow machine shut down, safe isolation, handover, start up or warm up procedures. Escalate issues.
- Apply continuous improvement techniques. Devise suggestions for improvement.
- Apply ethical principles.
- Apply team working principles.
Training schedule
- 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)
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- Maths (grade 9-5)
- English (grade 9-4)
- Science (grade 9-4)
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Number skills
Other requirements
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.
About this employer
In Performance Products we are specialists in complex manufacturing and assembly for engines, transmissions and drivelines for high performance and specialised applications with decades of experience our technical experts support our clients from across the globe in bringing their cutting-edge innovations to market, from individual components through to complete powertrain systems in markets as diverse as automotive, defence and aerospace. Our client list includes some of the world's leading automotive manufacturers (e.g. Aston Martin, Bugatti, Porsche) and high performing Motorsport teams Guided by our corporate values of create together, be innovative, aim high & be mindful we enable our customers to achieve sustainable growth and commercial success. Some of the services we provide are. The design and manufacture of unique transmission solutions Specialists in precision gears, torque path and prismatic components for motorsport and performance automotive We support our customers with a supply of spare parts even after regular production has ended We provide custom and bespoke transmissions for high-performance and specialised vehicle applications supplied in niche volume
After this apprenticeship
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.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
MIDLAND GROUP TRAINING SERVICES LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000016323.
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Closes on Monday 20 April 2026
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