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Mechanical Engineering Apprentice BOPARAN HOLDINGS LIMITED

An exciting opportunity has arisen with 2 Sisters Food Group in Willand, Devon to become part of our Engineering department team. This will be a varied and busy role giving opportunities to help feed the nation at a leading UK food manufacturing company.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 18 Dec 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £19,760.00

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday – 07:00 to 16:00

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    36 Months

  • Possible start date

    19 Dec 2022

  • Date posted

    07 Nov 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000104173

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

As an apprentice within our engineering department you will receive good all-round training in mechanical engineering practice. You will support our engineering team with general duties on site as well as learning towards a qualification.

You will be trained to a very high standard in areas such as;

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Pneumatic Engineering
  • Knowledge of CNC machinery and PLC’s would be an advantage
  • Fault finding skills
  • Adjustment and setting of machines to a good operating standard

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

The apprenticeship consists of:

  • Advanced Standard Apprenticeship- Maintenance & Operations Engineering Technician
  • Functional Skills in English and Maths (Level 1/2) where applicable

All aspects of your training will be delivered on-site with your employer, and you will have regular site visits every six to eight weeks from your designated assessor, who will monitor your progress throughout your apprenticeship programme.

You will achieve a qualification in Maintenance & Operations Engineering Technician Level 3 Standard.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Potential for the candidate to progress through the company and gain experience within all sectors. The main aim is to bring somebody into the team and for them to develop and become a key team member.

We are looking to invest our knowledge, skills and time in the right person. This position has the potential to develop into a successful career for the right candidate with the position growing with the company.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Excellent fault finding, Computer literate, Good Reporting Skills, Electrical componentry, Preventative Maintenance, Flexible & pro-active approach, Work autonomously, Work as part of a team, Work in fast paced environment, Good Health & Safety, Good Communication, Can-do attitude

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths & English (Grade A* - C / 9 - 4) Desired

Things to consider

• Have suitable transport to & from the workplace. • This role is demanding both physically and mentally and is factory based. There may be a requirement to work shifts and physical wellbeing and fitness is paramount. • Full UK Driving license would be preferable

About the employer

Providing the nation with some of the finest food in Britain since 1993, 2 Sisters Food Group has grown to become one of the major food manufacturing companies in Europe. With more than 15,000 colleagues who represent up to 26 different nationalities, we are proud to be counted amongst the nation's key workers with our relentless work helping to feed Great Britain. If you are looking for a new opportunity in a large organisation where you have plenty of career paths to follow, look no further and click apply today.

Employer

BOPARAN HOLDINGS LIMITED

Address

Lloyd Maunder Road

Willand

Devon

EX15 2PJ

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Training

Training provider

GLASS & FENESTRATION TRAINING SOLUTIONS LTD

Contact

Emma Hawke

emma@gftsltd.co.uk

01208 813568

Apprenticeship standard

Maintenance and operations engineering technician

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 18 Dec 2022