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Food & Drink Engineering Maintenance Apprenticeship - Wisbech NESTLE UK LTD.

Are you methodical, forward-thinking and keen to learn a wide range of electrical and mechanical engineering skills alongside experts? Nestlé’s Engineering Apprenticeship is a fantastic opportunity to learn, develop and progress as part of a dedicated team in one of our factories, working with some of the world’s biggest and most-loved brands.

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

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Closing date: 19 Feb 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £20,929.50

  • Working week

    Days and shifts to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 42

    (the hours are based on the candidate being over 18)

  • Expected duration

    4 Years

  • Possible start date

    04 Sep 2023

  • Date posted

    08 Dec 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000114531

  • Positions

    2 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

You’ll be learning in the real-world of work as well as in the classroom. Developing some big career skills from the world’s largest food and drink manufacturer! You’re going to be working hard, so you deserve to be rewarded for it.

Duties may include but wouldn't be limited to:

  • Developing skills in mechanical fitting
  • Turning
  • Welding
  • Isolation
  • Problem solving
  • Planned maintenance
  • Root cause analysis and coaching others

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

Our programme lasts four years and mixes block release college studies with real on the job work experience in a range of different electrical and mechanical engineering technologies, to provide extensive learning and application opportunities. You will study the Level 3 Food & Drink Engineering Maintenance Apprenticeship standard alongside other Nestlé Engineering Apprentices from around the UK, on block release at North West Training Council in Liverpool.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

We are looking to set you up for an exciting and varied career at Nestlé with extensive opportunities to continue your learning and development following completion of your Apprenticeship. Our previous apprentices have gone from Technician roles to become Engineering Specialists, Maintenance Managers, Project Engineers and Engineering Managers looking after teams of people and multi-million pound budgets.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Problem solving skills, Initiative, Ambitious

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English Language (Grade 9 - 4) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 9 - 4) Essential

About the employer

Nestlé is the world’s largest food and beverage company. We have more than 2000 brands ranging from global icons to local favourites, and we are present in 191 countries around the world.

Employer

NESTLE UK LTD.

Address

Nestlé Purina PetCare

Cromwell Road

PE13 2RG

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Training

Training provider

NORTH WEST TRAINING COUNCIL

Apprenticeship standard

Food and drink maintenance engineer

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

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

Apply now

Closing date: 19 Feb 2023