Apprentice Operations Engineer

Job title:
Apprentice Operations Engineer

Job type:
Apprenticeship
Emp type:
Full-time
Location:
Fakenham, UK
Job ID:
34872
Contact name:
Sophie Duffy
Contact email:

Swarm Recruitment is working with Kinnerton in their search for a Level 3 Maintenance and Operation Engineer Technician apprentice. This is an excellent opportunity for someone wishing to embark on a career in maintenance engineering and aiming for long-term career growth.

About Kinnerton Confectionery

Kinnerton was the first brand to offer character chocolate in the UK, back in 1978. Kinnerton's business expanded into a factory in Norfolk, which manufactures Easter Eggs, Advent Calendars, Lollipops and Chocolate Bars, produced in Kinnerton's absolutely unique and pioneering 'nut free'environment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in reactive and preventative maintenance under the support of a team of skilled engineers and your Mentor
• Ensure equipment, fabrication & site does not pose a risk to food safety and health & safety
• You will work closely with the departmental engineering and manufacturing teams
• Repair, maintain, service, and test production equipment, including machinery
• Diagnose and determine the cause of faults
• Maintain an up-to-date engineering portfolio
• Rigid adherence to the company's Health and safety, Food safety and all other policies and procedures
• Follow the instructions and methodology prescribed during your training
• Develop and nurture good communication and professional relationships
• Maintain good housekeeping and good manufacturing practices (GMP) as standard
  

Working Week

Core working hours will be 40 hours per week from 8am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade C/4 (or equivalent), including English, maths and a science
• Basic levels of engineering fundamentals would be beneficial but are not essential
• Punctuality and organisational skills to ensure adherence to deadlines
• Logical (good problem solver)
• Willing to learn and able to take constructive feedback
• Basic IT skills will be beneficial
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• After completing the apprenticeship, a full-time position may be available for the right candidate

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The closing date for this job offer is on 13/06/2025

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