Die Maintenance Apprentice

The Company:
Ryobi Aluminium Casting (UK) Ltd is an innovative, world class supplier of high quality, technically complex automotive components. Based in Carrickfergus, Ryobi Aluminium Casting (UK) Ltd is a proud member of the Ryobi Group. With the help of our Japanese parent company we can bring the latest technological advances to our European Customers.

Ryobi’s vision is to maintain a sustainable business by achieving the best results for our customers, maximising the potential of every employee through mutual respect, trust and teamwork. Our mission is to be the Number 1 Die Casting Company in Europe, to build upon our current customer base and increase market share, and to satisfy customer and shareholder requirements.

The Role: 
Attend college on designated days and successfully complete all college assignments
Work within the Die Maintenance department and receive instruction and hands-on training to develop skills and knowledge in a range of areas, including: 
the use and interpretation of engineering drawings and documents 
the use of overhead cranes, hand- and air-powered tools 
fitting and assembly 
assembling mechanical products 
welding 
grinding skills 
die assembly
hydraulics 
pneumatics 
machine repairs 
die repairs 
quality adjustments 
use measuring instruments 
complete quality checks to the standards provided 
control of paper work 
Work efficiently and effectively in engineering, supporting the team to deliver solutions, meet deadlines and achieve departmental and company
Key Performance Indicators 
Practise good Housekeeping and 5S procedures 
Comply with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements 
Ensure compliance with all Company policies and systems, including the quality, health, safety and environmental policies and management systems
Participate in information sharing, team working and continuous improvement programmes
Other duties as required

Essential Criteria:

• Willing to undertake and achieve Essential Skills qualifications at college, if required 
• Pass Aptitude set by Ryobi after application and shortlisting process is complete 
• Applications welcome from those who have already started an NVQ/BTEC qualification
• ​​​​​​​Display an understanding of the behaviours that demonstrate the Ryobi Core Values of: 
• Integrity 
• Ownership 
• Teamwork 
• Flexibility 
• Quality Good communication skills, both oral and written 
• Willing to undertake internal and external job and academic training to achieve required qualifications, i.e. BTEC & NVQ Levels 2 & 3 Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK 
• There is no age restriction on our apprenticeship scheme

Desirable Criteria:

• GCSE Grade C or above, or equivalent in: 
• Mathematics 
• English 
• Science or Engineering

Company Benefits:
Competitive salary
Competitive shift premium for all shift roles 
Generous employer pension contributions, starting at 7% Employer and rising to 14% Employer
A health cash plan
Discount scheme
Life assurance
Service-related holidays & Holiday Purchase Scheme
Employee assistance programme
Free car parking
Learning and Development opportunities and support
Ride to work scheme
Service awards

If you have previously applied for this role in the last 6 months, we will not be considering your application at this time.