Engineering Level 3 Apprenticeship
by Premier Foods
Job Details
Engineering Level 3 Apprenticeship
Apprentice Provider: Kirklees College
‘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. You will learn how to replace components, operate heat exchanging equipment and the principles of cutting and welding in the industry.’
Closing date for applications: Friday 25th April 2025.
Please note if we receive a high number of applications, the vacancy may be closed early.
Starting salary of c. £22,500 per year with an annual increment dependent of successful progression through the apprenticeship programme and performance in the job role.
On review of CV, you may be invited to a first stage interview to meet with the L&D Business Partner and Engineering Team Manager. On succession, you will be invited to an ‘Assessment Day’ which involves attending site for a tour of one of our four manufacturing centres . Then led by a face to face interview, 3D CV review , dexterity testing and a final team group exercise.
Role Purpose:
Working within a continuous improvement environment the Multi-Skilled Engineers are responsible for the maintenance, repair and performance improvement of fully automated process and packaging equipment to ensure high quality products such as Bisto, Sharwood and Supernoodles are delivered promptly to our customers.
What you’ll be doing:
- 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
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).
You will be working typically, 07:00-15:30 when working onsite and attending college 09:00-17:00 during block release.
What we need from you:
- 5 GCSE’s grade of a minimum of grade 4 (or equivalent) including Maths and English at grade 4 (or equivalent) and Science at grade 4 (or equivalent). IT also being a preferred pass (minimum of grade 4) subject.
- Self-managed & self-motivated
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work alone or as part of a team
- Agility in rotating manufacturing centres annually.
- Good attention to detail
- A high level of technical ability
What we offer you in return:
- Sponsored professional development
- On-the-job mentor
- Provided accommodation and daily expenses during block release
- Free onsite parking
- Employee discount scheme including travel, food and shopping discounts
- Employee assistance programme
- Apprentice Network Programme-BOOST
Start date: September 2025
About Premier Foods
As one of Britain’s biggest listed food companies we’re committed to the UK, employing over 4,000 dedicated colleagues at 15 manufacturing sites and offices up and down the country. Around 96% of what we sell is made in the UK from quality ingredients, wherever we can source sustainably from British suppliers and farmers.
We operate primarily in the ambient food sector which continues to be the largest sector within the total UK grocery market. Our Grocery business is responsible for developing our portfolio of brands in four key categories: Flavourings & Seasonings; Cooking Sauces & Accompaniments; Quick Meals, Snacks & Soups and Ambient Desserts. Our Sweet Treats business is responsible for growing our brands in the Ambient Cakes category. Our much-loved brands include Mr Kipling, Cadbury, Bisto, Batchelors, Ambrosia, Sharwood’s, Oxo, Lloyd Grossman, Homepride and McDougall’s, with some supported by our strategic partnerships with Mondelez and Nissin.
In addition, the Group has a portfolio of other branded food products and a non-branded food business which manufactures products, such as cakes and desserts, on behalf of many of the UK’s food retailers.
How to apply
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Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
