Apprentice Hatchery Maintenance Engineer

Overview

Apprentice Hatchery Maintenance Engineer at Woodbridge, Ipswich. This position reports to the Engineering Manager and supports the Level 3 Mechatronics Maintenance Technician apprenticeship. You will gain real-world experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving automated equipment and systems within a busy poultry hatchery environment to ensure smooth production operations.

• Assist with the maintenance, repair, and installation of mechanical, electrical, and control systems used in hatchery operations
• Learn fault-finding and diagnosis on a wide range of automated equipment
• Complete routine maintenance tasks under supervision
• Keep accurate maintenance records and report issues
• Attend college (typically 1 day per week) to complete the Mechatronics Maintenance Technician qualification
• Develop skills through on-the-job training and academic study

• A genuine interest in engineering, mechanics, and automation
• A practical, hands-on approach to problem-solving
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Reliability, motivation, and a willingness to learn
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English, Maths, and Science at grade 4/C or above (or working towards)
• A full UK driving licence or ability to get to the hatchery site reliably

• Full support and mentoring throughout your apprenticeship
• Paid time to attend college to complete the Mechatronics Maintenance Technician apprenticeship
• Hands-on experience with modern hatchery equipment and systems
• Opportunities for progression and further training upon completion
• A supportive, experienced engineering team in a growing business
• Competitive apprenticeship salary

• Location:
  
  Ipswich
• Hours per week: 40-45
• Working times: approximately 05:45am – 14:45pm, with a 30 minute paid lunch break. Additional hours may be required at weekends for out-of-hours maintenance
• Pay Rate: £12.21 per hour
• Job Type: Permanent