Multi-Skilled Engineering Apprentice

A four- year academic and on the job apprenticeship to achieve the Food and Drink Multi-skilled Engineering Maintenance Apprenticeship level 3. This is a permanent role, so on completion the apprentice would be expected to move into the shift engineering team.

YOU’LL MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS THAT MATTER BY COMPLETING…

A four- year academic and on the job apprenticeship to achieve the Food and Drink Multi-skilled Engineering Maintenance Apprenticeship level 3. This apprenticeship also consists of:

• City and Guilds Level 3 Maintenance Engineering (Electrical and Mechanical)
• BS7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• Award in Food Safety level 3, and Principles of HACCP based Food Safety level 2
• Included in the 4 years is residential engineering training at the Training Provider, 20 weeks in year 1, 16 weeks in the second year, and 10 weeks in the third year. The fourth year is spent consolidating learning and preparing for the End Point Assessment
• Access at our affiliated Training Provider to the latest technology in a purpose-built training facility equipped with the very latest machinery and process control systems
• Potential to study to a higher level e.g. HNC or Degree on successful completion

What happens after you complete the apprenticeship?
On successful completion, typically our apprentices will move in to the shift engineering teams.

As part of the engineering team you will be responsible for maintaining and improving the performance of all plant and equipment to achieve maximum machine availability targets. Through both planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown repairs you will work to minimise disruption to production targets, whilst ensuring that all equipment adheres to relevant legislation and so that a safe working environment is maintained at all times for yourself and other colleagues.

YOU’RE BEST SUITED TO THIS OPPORTUNITY IF YOU HAVE…

• 3 GCSEs to include Maths and English language at Grade C/level 5 and above or equivalent
• One A level or equivalent vocational qualification would be desirable but not essential
• A keen interest in developing a career within Engineering and the food industry
• The determination to commit to a 4 year period of study and hard work

WE SUPPORT AND CARE FOR OUR APPRENTICES BY PROVIDING YOU WITH…

• No tuition fees or student loans to payback after graduation
• A laptop during the apprenticeship
• Paid accommodation and food allowance when at the Training Provider
• An on-site mentor as well as graduated apprentices to support you
• Integrated technical study and work based learning
• On completion of your apprenticeship you will qualify for membership to the Institute of Technical Engineers

• 3 GCSEs to include Maths and English Language Grade C/level 5 and above or equivalent
• One A level or equivalent vocational qualification would be desirable but not essential.

• Good communication skills – verbal & written
• Computer literate
• Good sense of team work

• Ideal students will be motivated with a keen interest in engineering and the food industry, inquisitive and willing to learn
• A level of maturity to deal with balancing college life with work life
• Overall they must be prepared to commit to a 4 year period of study and a lot of hard work!

• Food and Drink Engineering Maintenance Apprenticeship at level 3, with end point assessment of skills/knowledge
• Diploma in Food and Drink Engineering Maintenance at level 3
• Award in Food Safety and HACCP at level 2
• Integrated technical study and work based learning
• Additional modules specific to the food industry
• Focus on skills in innovation, influencing, leadership and motivation
• On completion of your apprenticeship you will qualify for membership to the Institute of Technical Engineers

Location

Training delivery site:
Redditch Centre