Maintenance Apprentice NORTHUMBRIAN FINE FOODS LTD

The apprentice will be learning how to become a multi-skilled maintenance technician. The maintenance apprentice will learn how to respond to breakdowns of all production equipment and their controls to deliver minimal down time using safe working practises.

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Closing date: 30 Mar 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,158.72

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday / 8.30 - 4.30pm

    Total hours per week: 37

  • Expected duration

    42 Months

  • Possible start date

    06 Apr 2023

  • Date posted

    01 Mar 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000137610

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

The apprentice will be learning how to become a multi-skilled maintenance technician.

The maintenance apprentice will:

  • Learn how to respond to breakdowns of all production equipment and their controls to deliver minimal down time using safe working practices
  • Learn how to fix mechanical and electrical systems and components on the shop floor
  • Learn how to contribute to all preventative maintenance completion projects.
  • Learn how to use mechanical and electrical tools and equipment to ensure that the poroductio0n line is running
  • Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager/group leader in connection with their job as may be requested

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

Maintenance and operations engineering technician level 3 apprenticeship standard

The apprentice will work towards a maintenance and operations engineering technician apprenticeship. The candidate will also sit an end point assessment.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Full time position upon completion of apprenticeship.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Team working, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English Language or English Literature (Grade 4/C or above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent English Language or English Literature (Grade 4/C or above) Essential

About the employer

Northumbrian Fine Foods has a proud tradition of making great tasting biscuits for every occasion. The home of Prewett’s and a leading own-label supplier to the retail sector, our biscuits and cookies are renowned for their quality and superb flavour. We are proud to be the UK’s leading gluten and milk free biscuit manufacturer. New product innovation is at the heart of our operation and we are continually developing great new ranges of biscuits for our customers. We were a Q Award winner in 2013 in the sweet biscuit category for our great tasting gluten free cookies!

Employer

NORTHUMBRIAN FINE FOODS LTD

Address

257B Dukesway

Team Valley Trading Estate

Gateshead

NE11 0PZ

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Training

Training provider

TDR TRAINING LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Maintenance and operations engineering technician

Level 3 (A level)

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