Apprentice Food and Drink Engineer
Apply From: 06/03/2025 Learning Provider
Delivered by BIRMINGHAM METROPOLITAN COLLEGE
Employer
SAMWORTH BROTHERS LIMITED
Vacancy Description
If you have considered a career in Engineering, what are we looking for that would make this right for you? Here's an idea of the kind of person we're looking for:
- Do you like understanding how things work, how to fix them or improve them?
- Do you like variety and to feel like your mind is being challenged to problem solve?
- Do you like being busy, multi-tasking and showing that you can meet deadlines, targets and really help people?
- Do you like being part of a team, and offering your help as well as receiving help and support from others?
- Do you want a role where you are not sitting behind a desk, but might be taking machines apart, finding fixes and meeting lots of people in the process?
Key Responsibilities
- To complete a programme of training to be conducted by the appropriate engineering training organisation and in the workplace
- Demonstrate an ability to learn and become practically capable in electrical installation, electrical maintenance, electrical testing, and PLC's
- To become proficient in the application and use of a wide range of machine tools including, but not restricted to turning and milling, grinding and drilling
- Carry out planned work including planned maintenance, preventative maintenance, calibrations, routine inspections, projects
- Attend breakdown repairs
- Complete refurbishment, installation, improvements or modifications to the plant or services
- Work safely and conscientiously
- Strive towards continuous improvement of all machinery and equipment
- Attendance at college on a residential block release basis for the first three years mixed with blocks of work-based learning
- Carry out tasks and duties as directed by the departmental managers
Key Details
Vacancy Title: Apprentice Food and Drink Engineer
Employer Description: Samworth Brothers is a fourth-generation family business producing high quality chilled and ambient foods enjoyed by millions of people across the UK every day. We employ over 10,000 people in well-invested, modern food manufacturing sites around the country. Our purpose is underpinned by a strong set of values that sets out how we behave as a business and with each other.
Vacancy Location
Chetwode House, 1 Samworth Way, Leicestershire LE13 1GA
Wage Frequency
Custom
Number of Vacancies
6
Vacancy Reference Number
Key Dates
Apply From: 06/03/2025
Closing Date For Applications: 2025-03-:59:59
Interview Begin From: TBD
Possible Start Date: 2025-09-:00:00
Training Training to be Provided
- The Level 3 Food & Drink Maintenance Engineer (FDEM) apprenticeship has been specifically tailored to provide the skills and knowledge needed for a successful career in the food and drink manufacturing industry.
- Your formal learning will take place at Birmingham Met College over three, 6-week residential blocks per year, alongside relevant 'on the job' experience working as part of an experienced team of engineers based at one of our manufacturing sites in Leicestershire.
- You will receive all-round support from your line manager, colleagues, and a mentor as well as your college tutors.
- Training provider - Birmingham Metropolitan College, James Watt Site, Birmingham, B44 8NE.
- All accommodation and travel expenses will be covered by Samworth Brothers.
- At the end of your apprenticeship programme, you will undertake an "End Point Assessment" with an independent body to validate your apprenticeship.
- On successful completion, you will achieve a Level 3 City & Guilds Diploma qualification and fully qualified apprentice status for the Food & Drink Maintenance Engineer standard.
Skills Required
Communication skills, Attention to detail, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Logical thinking, Team working, Initiative.
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