Apprentice Engineering Technician
ABF GRAIN PRODUCTS LIMITED
London, Stevenage
Closes in 25 days (Sunday 31 August 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 5 August 2025
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Summary
To provide an engineering resource to support the efficient manufacturing of quality bakery goods, in a safe manner, while promoting and maintaining an atmosphere of continuous improvement. The job includes planned maintenance, fault finding and breakdown repairs, installation and modification to plant and services.
- Wage
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£20,000 a year
- Training course
- Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday 8.00 am to 5.00pm.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 8 September 2025
- Duration
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3 years
- Positions available
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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
Ensure all engineering work is carried out in an efficient and effective manner, in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice, Health and Safety Legislation and current Company Standards.
- To work across mechanical and electrical trades as qualified and authorised.
- Fault diagnosis and breakdown repairs of process equipment, bakery manufacturing plant, packaging equipment and site services.
- To utilise the CMMS fully and assist in its development to achieve ‘World Class’ asset performance.
- Planned maintenance, modifications, installations and upgrades to plant machinery and site services.
- Liaise with the planner on the daily workload in the area of accountability to ensure priorities are understood and the correct resource is allocated in an efficient manner.
- To liaise with suppliers on plant or machine issues and update documentation/drawings as required.
- Proactive involvement in project work, including the installation and commissioning of machines and equipment within authorised skill level.
- Positively influence the change management process, driving engineering culture to world-class performance.
- Support and coach other employees (Manufacturing Technicians) in all aspects of shared maintenance to achieve operational and personal targets.
- To work with, or lead, multi-functional teams on CI initiatives using agreed techniques to improve production processes and plant design to minimise downtime and improve safety and quality performance.
- To undertake training and up-skilling programs as directed by business needs and to keep abreast of technological advancements and maintain skill level.
- Ensure an in-handover provided to the oncoming shift, to incl. engineering, manufacturing or stores issues.
- Provide as required, 24-hour 7-day engineering cover to support the bakery.
- To be part of the recruitment and selection process for the craft team and apprentices
- Comply with ABSS. (Allied Bakeries Site Standards)
Where you'll work
You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.
This apprenticeship is available in these locations:
- 66-68 Argall Avenue, London, E10 7AB
- Cartwright Road, Stevenage, SG1 4QA
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
NEWHAM COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION
Training course
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
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Training schedule
This apprenticeship is delivered as a weekly day release at out Institute of Technology based in Canning Town, E14.
- Level 3 Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician
- Behaviour, Skills and Knowledge
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4 / C or above)
- Maths (grade 4 / C or above)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
This role is a hands-on position. Mon-Fri 8hrs per day initially, this will move to shift work as the apprenticeship progresses.
About this employer
We’ve been making bread since 1935 when bakery entrepreneur Willard Garfield Weston set up Allied Bakeries and sister company Allied Mills. That group of mills and bakeries is the foundation of what was to become a great British business – Associated British Foods, a global PLC, still run by the Weston family. Today we bake some of the nation’s favourite bakery products: top ten grocery brand Kingsmill, as well as Allinson’s and Sunblest.
After this apprenticeship
There is an opportunity to secure a permanent position after successfully completing the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
NEWHAM COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000335545.
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Closes in 25 days (Sunday 31 August 2025 at 11:59pm)
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