Engineering Apprenticeships

About the role

Engineering Apprentices will be based full‑time at our Poultry site located  will work a two‑week rota: one week Monday‑Friday 8 am‑4 pm and one week Tuesday‑Saturday 8 am‑4 pm, with one day per week at Coleg Cambria. You will receive on‑site training in Mechanical, Electrical, Automation Engineering and fault‑finding, and support the engineering team with general duties.

• Support the engineering team with on‑site tasks and general duties.

• Carry out fault‑finding and adjustment of machines to maintain operating standards.

• Attend scheduled training and college days as part of your apprenticeship programme.

• Work independently to apply learned skills and make real decisions.

You will be trained to a very high standard in the following areas:

• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Automation Engineering
• Fault‑finding skills
• Adjustment and setting of machines to a good operating standard

• Permanent contract for 24 months.

• Commencement date September 2026.

• Level 2 Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship qualification.

• Starting salary TBC, rising with performance.

• Access to a mentor and a buddy.

• Regular reviews and 1:1s with your line manager.

• Unique Personal Development Plan.

• Dedicated development days and exposure to senior management.

Upon successful completion, there is potential to progress and gain experience within Engineering to build a rewarding career in the sector.

Applicants should possess:

• Excellent fault‑finding skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Good reporting and communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to flourish in a fast‑paced environment.
• Flexible, proactive attitude and enthusiasm to take on work.

• 5 GCSEs at grades A‑C/9‑4, including English and Maths.

• Full UK driving licence preferable but not essential.

• Real passion for food and engineering.