Engineering Apprentice

Overview

Pepsi Co is looking for an Engineering Apprenticeships to join our Walkers site in Coventry!

Are you looking for a fantastic Engineering career working in a Company that has an excellent reputation for developing and launching products that our consumers love, where you can receive a formal accredited training programme in the form of an Advanced Multi Skilled Maintenance Apprenticeship?

Join the world of Pepsi Co Supply Chain, our factory in Coventry manufacturing site is one of our biggest snack manufacturing sites in the UK, producing a number of well‑known brands including Doritos, Sun Bites, Squares, French Fries, Wotsits, Quavers and Monster Munch.

Summary:

• Work Location:
  
  Coventry
• College
  
  Location:
  
  Coventry
• Working Week:
  First year at College in Coventry:
  Mon - Thu: 08:00 - 16:00, Fri 08:00 - 12:00.
• Salary:
  In year 1, the salary will be £21,887.00
• Learning Provider:
  Midland Group Training Services

It is an exciting time for us and we continually strive to improve our business performance. Our Engineering Staff area huge part of our operation and work across every area of the plant undertaking a variety of crucial tasks to maintain our high standards.

As an Engineering Apprentice you’ll attain base engineering skills in the form of a BTEC/HNC. Over a period of 4 years, this will be a mix of you attending college and working in a fast paced automated manufacturing environment gaining hands on experience.

• Mechanical applications and solutions
• Electrical wiring, testing, installation and fault finding
• Pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Automation Control Systems

• 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)

For certain roles, we may ask you to declare any unspent criminal convictions in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 at a later stage in the recruitment process and prior to any offer of employment being made. This information will be treated in strict confidence and considered only in relation to your suitability for the role.

• Work alongside a team of highly skilled Engineers to carry out preventive and corrective maintenance and to identify opportunities and implement solutions, to improve manufacturing efficiency, equipment reliability, and product quality, with consideration with regards to health and safety and environment.
• Work safely, with regard for your duty of care to yourself and to others who may be affected by your work.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures at all times.
• Keep others informed of information that contributes to the performance of the team, department or company. Work with MGTS external assessor to produce workplace assessment training plans.
• Attend lectures, practicals and visits as per training provider learning plan.

• We are seeking applications from candidates who have or are predicted to gain 5 x GCSEs (or equivalent). Grades must be A*- C / 9-5 for Maths and A*- C / 9-4 for English, Science and two other subjects.
• Lots of enthusiasm
• Excellent communication skills
• Self-Motivation
• Good problem-solving skills