Apprentice Engineer
PREMIER FOODS PLC
About the Role
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. You will learn how to replace components, operate heat exchanging equipment and the principles of cutting and welding.
- 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 plant
- Working in a safe manner adhering to Good Manufacturing Practice
- Contributing to the site Engineering team objectives of effectively reducing manufacturing downtime through maintaining equipment, improving efficiencies and working to safety and food quality standards
- Getting broad exposure to different areas of food manufacturing mechanical and electrical maintenance and improvements
It is envisaged that the successful applicant could carry on to a role as a multi-skilled technician on shift with us depending on how successful they are.
About the Training
You will be studying towards the Level 3 Food & Drink Engineering Maintenance Standard as well as supporting training and qualifications to enable you to carry out the role of Multi-Skilled Engineer for Premier Foods (academic content delivered offsite and includes residential block release based in Huddersfield at Kirklees College).
About the Employer
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
Training Provider
KIRKLEES COLLEGE
Course/Training
Food and drink maintenance engineer (level 3)