Ricardo Apprentice Emissions Analyst
The successful candidate will perform emissions analyses and provide services such as calibration, to support the engineering business and for research purposes. Measurement equipment will be lab-based, around the Ricardo Shoreham site and on-board vehicles sampling real-world emissions.
Role
Based at Ricardo Shoreham Technical Centre in the UK, this is an internal trainee programme in the analysis of vehicle emissions, fuels and lubricants with parallel study in Chemistry. The qualification will be gained from the University of Kent by distance learning, so you will need to be able to manage your time and meet the deadlines set for course submissions.
The role will report to the departmental manager. It will require work in several areas:
- the analytical laboratory, operating instruments such as GC, HPLC, IC, TGA, ICP-OES
- around the site installing and operating real-time measurement instruments such as FTIR
- on-vehicles’ measuring real-world emissions with portable emissions measurement systems (PEMS) and other novel equipment approaches.
Where relevant, the programme will consist of rotations to other areas of Ricardo.
Training will be provided for elements of the role that are not directly aligned with the educational aspect of the position.
Training
- Technician Scientist L5 Apprenticeship Standard
- FdSc in Applied Chemistry
- One day per week online study with The University of Kent
- Two on campus Summer Schools
Potential to continue studies with Level 6 apprenticeship
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Technician scientist (level 5)
- Training Provider
- THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT
- Working Week
- Monday - Friday Hours to be confirmed by employer
- Expected Duration
- 3 Years
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Thursday, 13th June 2024
- Start Date
- Sunday, 1st September 2024
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Accuracy
- Manual dexterity
- Science&Environmental interest
Qualifications
- English GCSE or equivalent, grade 4/C (Essential)
- Maths GCSE or equivalent, grade 4/C (Essential)
- Chemistry A Level or equivalent, grade 4/C (Essential)
About the Employer
RICARDO UK LIMITED
Ricardo plc is a global strategic, environmental, and engineering consulting company, listed on the London Stock Exchange. Our global team of consultants, environmental specialists, engineers and scientists, along with our 100+ years at the forefront of mobility innovation, enables us to deliver solution to the most complex and dynamic challenges, allowing our customers across all global transport sectors to achieve a sustainable zero-carbon future. Ricardo’s Aftertreatment and Chemical Analysis Department has provided analyses of unregulated exhaust emissions to internal and external clients for over 40 years, and has a track record of developing innovative approaches to enhance understanding and resolve technical issues within vehicle emissions.
- Company
- RICARDO UK LIMITED
- Location
- Shoreham Technical Centre, Old Shoreham Road, Shoreham-By-Sea, West Sussex, England
- Employment Type
- Higher Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £18,500.00
- Posted
- Company
- RICARDO UK LIMITED
- Location
- Shoreham Technical Centre, Old Shoreham Road, Shoreham-By-Sea, West Sussex, England
- Employment Type
- Higher Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £18,500.00
- Posted