Apprentice Engineer

This apprenticeship is designed for individuals looking for a career as a Food and Drink Maintenance Engineer. As part of this apprenticeship, you will gain core industry knowledge, including key principles of quality management systems and processes, best practice maintenance approaches and techniques and fault-finding techniques.

• Demonstrating an ability to learn and be practically capable in electrical installation, electrical maintenance, electrical testing and PLCs  
• Becoming proficient in the application and use of a wide range of machine tools including turning and milling  
• Carrying out planned work including preventative maintenance and calibrations  
• Attending breakdown repairs  
• Completing installation and improvements to the plant  
• Working in a safe manner and adhering to Good Manufacturing Practice  
• Contributing to the site Engineering Team's objectives of effectively reducing manufacturing downtime through maintaining equipment, improving efficiencies and working toward safety and food quality standards  
• Getting broad exposure to different areas of food manufacturing mechanical and electrical maintenance and improvements 

You will be studying towards either the Level 3 Food & Drink Engineering Maintenance Standard as well as supporting training and qualifications.

Block release to college. 

The final year will involve completion of a portfolio and preparation for End Point Assessment (EPA). This measures the skills, knowledge and behaviours outlined in the standard and is carried out by ESFA-approved organisations independent from the college.

Apprentices without Level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this prior to taking the End Point Assessment.