Engineering Apprentice - Spalding GREENCORE FOODS LIMITED

In partnership with Nottingham Trent University, this apprenticeship programme will align your studies to real work experience, allowing you to earn a salary and become an integral part of our Engineering team. You’ll be working towards the Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship, to achieve a BA (hons) in Management and Leadership.

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

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Closing date: 20 Apr 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £18,000.00

  • Working week

    The working shift patterns for the Engineering Degree Apprenticeship are generally Monday - Friday, but you may be expected to work shifts and some weekends. (shifts TBC)

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    48 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Sep 2023

  • Date posted

    11 Feb 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000131953

  • Positions

    2 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Our Engineering Apprenticeships provide a blend of on and off the job learning, exposure, experience and education so that you can develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours to kickstart your career. You’ll attend frequent study block to support you to build the knowledge required to build you skills back at site. By the end of the apprenticeship, you will be able to:

·       Ensure food safety in line with food safety legislation, health and safety, environmental, sustainability, and engineering regulations and standards.

·       Maintain food and drink machinery and equipment to meet and optimise production levels

·       Undertake planned, predicted, and reactive maintenance to ensure that the operation runs effectively

·       Support operational teams with machinery change overs and set ups

·       Contribute to technical performance reviews and continuous improvement activities, as well as audits. 

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

This 4-year apprenticeship programme will align your studies at college to real work to become an integral part of our engineering team. You’ll complete the Level 3 Food and Drink Maintenance Engineer Apprenticeship in partnership with one of our trusted training providers. Upon completion of the apprenticeship, you will be given the opportunity to further progress by completing a HNC qualification in Electrical and Electronic engineering to become a fully-qualified multi-skilled engineer.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

At the end of your successful Apprenticeship we will support you into a full time role within Greencore.
You can expect to work within various roles within our Engineering team.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade C/4) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C/4) Essential
Other Strong IT skills (Grade NA) Desired

Things to consider

Do you have people at your core? Are you finishing your studies and considering your next move? Maybe you are looking to progress your career in a leadership and management role. At Greencore no two days are the same, you'll spend time in our factories and working with the office teams.

About the employer

We are a leading manufacturer of convenience food in the UK and our purpose is to make everyday taste better. We’re a vibrant, fast-paced, leading food manufacturer, employing 12,200 colleagues across 16 world-class manufacturing sites and 18 distribution depots across the UK. We supply all the major supermarkets in the UK, as well as convenience and travel retail outlets, discounters, coffee shops, foodservice and other retailers. We have strong market positions in a range of categories including sandwiches, salads, sushi, chilled snacking, chilled ready meals, chilled soups and sauces, chilled quiche, ambient sauces and pickles, and frozen Yorkshire Puddings. Do you have people at your core? Are you finishing your studies and considering your next move? Maybe you’re already working, and are looking to progress your career in a leadership and management role. Whatever your circumstances, look no further, we can offer you the opportunity to grow your career with Greencore through our Operations Degree Apprenticeship Programme, and we will support you to develop your career to become a leader of the future. Join us and be part of our great team, committed to making everyday taste better.

Employer

GREENCORE FOODS LIMITED

Address

Greencore Spalding, Wardentree Lane

Pinchbeck

Spalding

PE11 3UY

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Training

Training provider

NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY

Apprenticeship standard

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: 20 Apr 2023