Level 3 Maintenance & Operations Engineering Technician Apprenticeship
TILDA LIMITED
Essex (RM13 9YQ)
Closes in 15 days (Friday 1 August 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 16 July 2025
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Summary
Join the engineering team at our flagship UK rice milling and packing site and join the fast moving world of Consumer Goods. You will gain hands-on experience of real breakdowns, fabrication and both electrical and mechanical maintenance. A unique chance to build practical skills and begin your career in a dynamic, high-performance environment.
- Wage
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£20,000 a year
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Year 1: Salary £ 20,000 Year 2: Salary £ 21,000 Year 3: Salary £ 22,000
- Training course
- Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm, with 1 hour lunchbreak.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 1 September 2025
- Duration
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3 years 6 months
- Positions available
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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
You should have a basic understanding of mechanical and electrical principles.
- As an engineering apprentice at Tilda you will be an active part of the team keeping our 17 silos, 4 high-speed milling lines and 6 state-of-the-art packing lines running smoothly.
- You will be involved in a variety of tasks, including supporting reactive breakdowns, assisting with routine preventative maintenance (PPM) and carrying out fabrication and repair work.
- You will gain experience in both mechanical and electrical engineering, learning to fault-find, repair and reassemble machinery.
- You will also rotate through different parts of the site, building a solid foundation of skills across our fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
No two days are the same and you will be learning from day one.
Where you'll work
Coldharbour Lane Rainham
Essex
RM13 9YQ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
NEW CITY COLLEGE
Your training course
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
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Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade GCSE Grade 4 or above (A*-C))
- Maths (grade GCSE Grade 4 or above (A*-C))
- Science (grade GCSE Grade 4 or above (A*-C))
Other in:
D&T or Computing or Engineering (grade GCSE Grade 4 or above (A*-C))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
- Enthusiasm for hands-on work
- Problem solving ability
- Fault-finding mindset
- Learn Engineering skills
- Ability to work safely
- Follow H&S procedures
- Strong communication skills
- Good team working skills
- Reliable and punctual
- Positive attitude
- Work in an industrial setting
Other requirements
NOTE: Apprentice must be 18 years and above due to Health & Safety reasons. Whilst most of the engineering activities take place indoors this role involves some outdoor work at times, so you should be prepared to work in varying weather conditions. The site is accessible by public transport, but the nearest train station is a 20 minute walk away.
About this company
Tilda, part of the EBRO group, is an international food manufacturer and owner of an enviable product portfolio containing leading brands across several sectors and rapidly expanding new concepts. Widely acknowledged and recognised as the premium quality brand within its category.
https://www.tilda.com/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
We provide free hot and cold meals and drinks on site to support our team.
After this apprenticeship
On successful completion, apprentices will have strong foundations to pursue a career as a multiskilled maintenance engineer, supporting maintenance and production, or there may also be opportunities to progress into roles such as project or process engineer. While we aim to support career growth, a permanent role is not guaranteed and will depend on business needs and individual performance.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
NEW CITY COLLEGE
Sarah Clayton
sarah.clayton@ncclondon.ac.uk
01708 462887
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000331990.
Apply now
Closes in 15 days (Friday 1 August 2025 at 11:59pm)
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