Engineering Advanced Apprentice BAKKAVOR GROUP PLC

Location

Devizes, Wiltshire | United Kingdom

Job description

What you will do in your working day

• Maintain machinery and equipment and find and resolve faults to optimise production levels

• Conduct planned and predictive maintenance to prevent issues occurring, as well as reactive maintenance, responding to breakdowns

• Contribute to the installation and decommissioning of equipment

• Work as part of a team or alone, depending on the task

• On a daily basis, you will interact with other technicians and engineers, as well as with operational and site teams, and colleagues from Technical, Development, Finance & Planning

• You will get involved in technical performance reviews and continuous improvement activities

• You will learn how to employ engineering practices that ensure food safety in line with food safety legislation, keeping machinery and equipment running to meet production needs and outputs

• You will ensure that our practices comply with food safety, health and safety, environmental, sustainability, and engineering regulations and standards, as well as taking account business operation considerations such as cost and service level agreements.

The training you will be getting

• Food and Drink Maintenance Engineer Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
• Required Level 3 Diploma in food and drink engineering maintenance
• Functional Skills in maths and English, if required 

This is a 3 x 6-week training block every academic year. Accommodation, food and travel are paid for by the company. Everyone gets individual secure accommodation and safeguarding measures are in place.

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

• An apprenticeship allows you to earn a wage, gain valuable work experience and industry specific competence.
• Potential for full time employment on successful completion of the apprenticeship.
• Transferable skills that are invaluable in the wider world of work.
• Professional recognition by The Institution of Engineering and Technology for Engineering Technician (EngTech), and by The Institution of Mechanical Engineers for Engineering Technician (EngTech).

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Salary

£18k per annum