Apprentice Engineer

Summary

As part of this apprenticeship, you will gain core industry knowledge, including key principles of quality management systems and processes, best practice maintenance approaches and techniques and fault-finding techniques. You will learn how to replace components, operate heat exchanging equipment and the principles of cutting and welding.

Wage

£23,809 a year

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With incremental increases on successful academic achievement

Training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

Hours

Shifts to be confirmed

40 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 9 September 2025

Duration

5 years

Positions available

2

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

In the first year of your apprenticeship, you will be based at college full-time. During college holidays, you will be required to attend site to begin applying what you’ve learned in a real-world environment
In years two and three, you will spend most of your time on site, working alongside experienced engineers who will support and mentor you. This hands-on experience will help you build technical capability and develop strong problem-solving skills, enabling you to evaluate and implement effective solutions with confidence
You will continue your academic studies during this time through a block release programme at college
In years four and five, you may transition to working shifts as part of a dedicated engineering team. This may involve both day and night shifts
Your performance during this period will be assessed to determine whether any additional qualifications are needed to further support your development at Premier Foods
Once you have completed your apprenticeship, you will become a qualified multiskilled engineer

Where you'll work

Newcastle Road
Stoke-On-Trent
ST4 6PH

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

NEWCASTLE AND STAFFORD COLLEGES GROUP

Your training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

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Your training plan

Engineering Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English/ maths/ science (grade 6/B)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working

Other requirements

This is a busy working environment where using a wide range of skills is essential. The role is based in a factory where hygiene and food standards are of paramount importance. Must be able to work within a small team.

About this company

Premier Foods is one of Britain’s biggest listed food companies, employing over 4,500 colleagues at 13 manufacturing sites and offices up and down the country. Many of our brands have been part of UK life for more than a century and you’ll find them in 94% of British households. At Premier Foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.

http://www.premierfoods.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Contributory Company pension scheme with life assurance Five weeks equivalent holiday plus bank holidays Employee discount scheme and onsite subsidised canteen Apprentice Network Skills Development Programme - BOOST

After this apprenticeship

It is envisaged that the successful applicant could carry on to a role as a multi-skilled technician on shift with us depending on how successful they are

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NEWCASTLE AND STAFFORD COLLEGES GROUP

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000321819.

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Closes in 25 days (Monday 16 June 2025)

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