Renishaw is a global engineering company that designs and builds high-precision technology used in industries like healthcare, transport, and manufacturing. From metal 3D printing to measurement systems, our innovations help make products more accurate, reliable, and efficient.

We work closely with our customers to solve complex engineering and science challenges. Our unique blend of pioneering research and product innovation helps our customers to solve complex engineering and science challenges, meaning we touch billions of lives around the world.

Our Early Careers cohort consists of around 195 Graduates, 203 Apprentices and 58 Placements. You are the people who can make a real difference. By bringing your new and innovative ideas you will help keep Renishaw at the forefront of the industry, and that’s why we invest if your continuous development and success from day one.

Our Values

At Renishaw you’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential.

We are proud of our strong working culture and work hard to promote diversity and inclusivity. We encourage our people to act in line with our core values of innovation, inspiration, integrity and involvement.

What is a Manufacturing Engineer Apprentice?

This structured Degree Apprenticeship will give successful candidates the opportunity to study for a BEng (Hons) degree in Manufacturing Engineering whilst working on exciting and challenging work placements.

The programme is designed to produce engineers with broad knowledge and skills in multiple engineering disciplines. This apprenticeship integrates work-based learning and education, including a significant industrial project with ongoing reflection on the application of your learned skills in the workplace. As well as gaining a valuable insight into modern manufacturing, you will be joining a positive growth culture where both personal and technical development is encouraged and supported.

What will I do?

Year 1 – your time will be split between studying for a degree and working within Renishaw, gaining valuable experience within a manufacturing or assembly environment. Your training during this first year will give you fundamental practical knowledge and skills required for your apprenticeship.

Year 2 – you will be based at our manufacturing facility in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire. You will learn how mechanical components are machined and processed into finished parts, understanding essential aspects of the processes and their operation.

Years 3 to 5 – will include dedicated placements within the technical manufacturing engineering functions within the manufacturing services division, allowing you to work on real projects and products, including activities such as:

• Process support
• Process design and development
• Systems integration
• CNC programming
• Project engineering
• Automation

Studying continues with the degree on a part time basis, allowing your theoretical knowledge to continue to grow. You will be guided and mentored by engineers who are experts in their field.

What qualification will I achieve?

You will study towards a BEng (Hons) in Manufacturing Engineering, accredited by the University of the West of England (UWE), with two days a week being spent studying for the first year, thereafter on a day release scheme. The degree is split into two levels, a Foundation Degree followed by the BEng (top up), which you will work towards over a 5-year period. This allows each apprentice to build on their qualifications and provides defined milestones within the apprenticeship. There will be ongoing reviews with the teams from UWE and Renishaw.

Where will I be working?

This role is based at our manufacturing sites in Gloucestershire (Woodchester, Stonehouse or Charfield). You will need the ability to travel independently to college and work.

What skills and qualifications do I need?

• Three A-Levels at BBB, or the equivalent of 120 UCAS points, including Maths (at grade B or higher), one other science subject and one other STEM subject OR a Level 3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship at Distinction level.
• Other qualifications will be considered if they meet the points level requirement.
• A passion for technology and engineering.

What’s the application process?

At Renishaw, we want to get to know you—your strengths, passions, and what excites you about starting an apprenticeship. That’s why we don’t ask for a CV or focus on your past experience or specific skills. Our process is simple and designed to discover your potential! Here’s what to expect:

1. Easy Apply – no CV needed! Simply add in your contact details and education history (this is required for the qualification you’ll complete). The sooner you apply the better!
2. Online Assessments*: Complete an interactive task-based online assessment to help us understand your key strengths. Plus, you’ll receive personalised feedback afterward to help you gain a deeper understanding of your own strengths.
3. Telephone Call with the Early Talent Academy-Renishaw team: this not an interview! Just a chance for us to have a conversation around what made you apply and what makes you a great fit! After the call, you’ll answer a few short questions that we’ll send to you to finalise your application.
4. Assessment Centre: meet the team and get a great feel for why Renishaw is for you!

* The assessments are just one part of our process; the final decision is made by line managers and the recruitment team based on your overall performance. We use testing to help structure interviews and guide the assessment centre process, supporting us in making well-rounded recruitment decisions.

Equal Opportunities

Renishaw are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to make interviews and jobs more accessible. Should you have any difficulty during the recruitment process, or require any reasonable adjustments please contact the team on renishaw@grb.uk.com