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.