Engineering Advanced Apprentice BAKKAVOR GROUP PLC
Our Engineers are problem solvers who ensure that all production runs smoothly and that Bakkavor delivers to its customers – would you like to join us? If you have a knack for problem-solving with a methodical mind, then our Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering is an ideal opportunity to launch you into a rewarding career. You will maintain machinery and equipment and find and resolve faults to optimise production levels.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 23 Apr 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£16,000.00
Increasing to £22,000 in year 2, £28,000 in year 3 and £33,000 in year 4.
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Working week
Monday to Friday 08:30 to 17:00 initially. Apprentices will move onto the site engineering pattern in the future.
Total hours per week: 37.5
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Expected duration
4 Years
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Possible start date
04 Sep 2023
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Date posted
06 Feb 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000129833
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Positions
3 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
- You will learn how to maintain machinery and equipment and find and resolve faults to optimise production levels.
- You will conduct planned and predictive maintenance to prevent issues occurring, as well as reactive maintenance, responding to breakdowns.
- You will also contribute to the installation and decommissioning of equipment.
- You will work as part of a team or alone, depending on the task - On a daily basis you will interact with other technicians and engineers, as well as with operational and site teams, and colleagues from Technical, Development, Finance & Planning.
- You will get involved in technical performance reviews and continuous improvement activities.
- You will learn how to employ engineering practices that ensure food safety in line with food safety legislation, keeping machinery and equipment running to meet production needs and outputs.
- You will ensure that our practices comply with food safety, health and safety, environmental, sustainability, and engineering regulations and standards, as well as taking account of business operation considerations such as cost and service level agreements.
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
- You can expect to attain a Food and Drink Maintenance Engineer level 3 standard which includes a Diploma in Food and Drink Engineering Maintenance.
- A great part of our programme is that all of our Engineers from all of our sites get to learn together at one of the UK's leading Engineering colleges. We do this using a six week block release and residential model. This is 3 x 6 week training blocks every academic year. Accommodation, food and travel is paid for by the company. Everyone gets individual secure accommodation and safeguarding measures are in place.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
At the end of your programme, if you have successfully completed your apprenticeship and achieved the performance targets that we have set for you, then you are guaranteed a permanent role with us as an engineer.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade A* - C or 9 - 5) Essential
About the employer
Employer
BAKKAVOR GROUP PLC
Address
Bakkavor Salads
33 Spalding Road
Bourne
PE10 0AT
Contact
Donna Finney
Training
Training provider
BIRMINGHAM METROPOLITAN COLLEGE
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 nowClosing date: 23 Apr 2023