Multi Skilled Apprentice Engineer
MCCAIN FOODS (G.B.) LIMITED
Hull (HU3 4UW)
Closes on Friday 31 July 2026
Posted on 27 February 2026
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Summary
Come and #LearnAndEarn at one of the world’s best frozen food companies. Working alongside first-class engineers combining practical engineering experience with an industry-recognised qualification.
- Wage
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£15,704 a year
- Training course
- Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday 0800 - 1600.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 8 September 2026
- Duration
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4 years
- Positions available
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1
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
We’re engineering careers. And we’re looking for the next generation of engineering talent who want practical experience in a fast-paced environment.
In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.
About the role.
The McCain Engineering Apprenticeship Scheme is a four-year multi-skilled programme, where you’ll work alongside our highly skilled maintenance engineers shadowing them and learning how we operate a smooth-running operation.
You will…
Work towards a Level 3 Qualification, alongside the Mechatronics apprenticeship pathway. The scheme will also offer training in modules bespoke to McCain and the potato to the to the industry.
Have a day release to a technical training centre which will begin from Year one and as an apprentice, you will be expected to complete college-based elements in addition to hands-on core modular training.
Benefit from working alongside a team of highly skilled maintenance engineers, assisting on an exciting range of engineering challenges in the factory.
About the team.
Our Engineers are fixers, thinkers and improvers. It’s their job to keep equipment running smoothly and pushing our capabilities forward, ensuring we get the best quality food onto the plates of our consumers across the UK and Ireland.
Benefits.
Don’t worry, we won’t pay you in chips! For working here, you’ll get a great salary (we pay above the apprenticeship minimum hourly rate) as well as some pretty good benefits including:
An excellent pension where we will pay double what you do, up to a maximum of 12% of your pay
Flexible holidays – where you can buy & sell up to 5 days holiday per year
Optional health cash plan
Cycle to work scheme
‘Chips In’ Volunteering Day Off - to make a positive impact on the competitiveness, resilience, and long-term development of McCain communities across the globe
And of course, being part of a global business, there are great opportunities to shine/thrive should you wish to relocate in the future.
At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.
The McCain experience.
We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another.
Here, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we’re better together.
Our purpose is grounded in building meaningful relationships. We’re big believers in the power of working together in person—it helps us stay connected, collaborate more effectively, and grow as a team. At the same time, we recognize the importance of flexibility. Most office-based roles follow a hybrid model, with the option to work remotely two days a week. There may be exceptions depending on the role and location, so we encourage you to speak with your recruiter for more details.
Where you'll work
Freightliner Road
Brighton Street Industrial Estate
Hull
HU3 4UW
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
HUMBERSIDE ENGINEERING TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Training course
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
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Training schedule
Requirements
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
- Number skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Drive and Determination
About this employer
Leadership principles.
At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.
The McCain experience.
We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we’re better together.
Our purpose is grounded in building meaningful relationships. We’re big believers in the power of working together in person—it helps us stay connected, collaborate more effectively, and grow as a team. At the same time, we recognize the importance of flexibility. Most office-based roles follow a hybrid model, with the option to work remotely two days a week. There may be exceptions depending on the role and location, so we encourage you to speak with your recruiter for more details.
After this apprenticeship
A successful apprenticeship could lead to the possibility of full-time employment with us!
Working at McCain offers lots of potential future opportunities including:
Growing to senior positions and getting involved with exciting projects.
Moving into other departments and exploring an even wider range of work.
Developing your leadership skills and becoming a McCain leader, making decisions on how we operate and creating a great working environment.
Seeing the world by working at one of McCain’s other locations across the globe.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
HUMBERSIDE ENGINEERING TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000018356.
Apply now
Closes on Friday 31 July 2026
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