Level 3 Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineering Apprenticeship

NOBLE FOODS LIMITED

Leicester, Lincoln

Closes in 18 days (Wednesday 10 June 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 22 May 2026

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Summary

To develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to become a multi-skilled maintenance engineer within a fast-paced automated food production environment.

• Wage:

  £28,000 a year

  Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

  You will receive annual pay reviews in line with you reaching learning and development targets

• Training course: Engineering maintenance technician - dual discipline (level 3)
• Hours: Working hours are Monday - Friday, specific hours will be discussed at interview.

  38 hours a week

• Start date:

  Wednesday 1 July 2026

• Duration:

  4 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

Role Purpose

To develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to become a multi-skilled maintenance engineer within a fast-paced automated food production environment.

You will work alongside experienced engineers to support the maintenance, repair and continuous improvement of production equipment while completing a recognised engineering apprenticeship.

You are here to Learn first. Contribute second. Master it over time.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

As an apprentice, you will:

• Follow all site Health & Safety procedures at all times
• Complete required Health & Safety training
• Work under supervision when carrying out maintenance activities
• Immediately report hazards, near misses or unsafe conditions
• Adhere to clean-as-you-go and food hygiene standards
• Wear appropriate PPE at all times
• Safety is not optional in food manufacturing. It’s the baseline.

Key Responsibilities (Under Supervision)

• Assist engineers with breakdown response and fault finding
• Support planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities
• Learn how to interpret electrical and mechanical drawings
• Support installation and commissioning of new equipment
• Observe and gradually support PLC and automation fault diagnostics
• Assist in maintaining engineering documentation
• Participate in continuous improvement activities to improve OEE
• Attend team meetings and contribute ideas
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and GMP compliance
• You will not be expected to work independently until competence is demonstrated and signed off.

Learning & Development

The apprentice will:

• Complete a recognised Engineering Apprenticeship standard
• Attend college or training provider sessions as required
• Work towards relevant technical qualifications
• Build competence in:Mechanical maintenance
• Electrical systems
• Pneumatics & hydraulics
• Automation & control systems
• Food safety and compliance
• Progress will be reviewed regularly with the Engineering Manager and training provider

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:

• Hilltop Road, Hamilton, Leicester, LE5 1TT
• Hives Lane, Lincoln, LN6 9HA

Training

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

Training provider

TRAIN'D UP RAILWAY RESOURCING LIMITED

Training course

Engineering maintenance technician - dual discipline (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

• Review and use information. For example, work instructions, drawings, design specifications, and plant configurations.
• Use planning, prioritising, organising, and time management techniques to plan tasks.
• Identify and organise resources to complete tasks. For example, consumables.
• Respond and adapt to work demands. For example, adapt working methods to reflect changes in working environment, re-prioritise workloads to react to breakdowns and fault scenarios.
• Identify equipment to work on. Check plant configuration is as defined.
• Prepare the work area for maintenance tasks.
• Identify environmental and health and safety hazards and risks and apply control measures.
• Apply health, safety, and environmental procedures in compliance with regulations, standards, and guidance. For example, signage and barriers, working at height, confined spaces, and COSHH.
• Follow security procedures. For example, site access, document classification, and securing assets.
• Follow emergency incident and response procedures.
• Apply sustainability principles. For example, minimising waste.
• Segregate items for reuse, recycling, and waste.
• Use mathematical principles and formulae to support engineering maintenance.
• Apply engineering maintenance standards and procedures.
• Apply foreign material exclusion procedures.
• Follow maintenance tools and equipment control procedures. For example, handling and storage.
• Reinstate the work area.
• Apply team working principles.
• Communicate with others to give and receive information. For example, colleagues, customers, and stakeholders.
• Escalate issues outside limits of responsibility.
• Record information.
• Produce or amend documents. For example, handover notes and reports.
• Identify and highlight issues (red pen), with technical drawings.
• Use digital and information technology. For example, databases, data sharing platforms, email, management information systems, and word processing. Follow cyber security and GDPR requirements.
• Apply continuous improvement techniques to identify improvement suggestions.
• Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning and development activities.
• Electrical and control and instrumentation. Confirm safe electrical isolation lockout tagout method has been applied and test for dead.
• Electrical and control and instrumentation. Select, check, and use electrical maintenance tools, measurement, and test equipment. Select, check, and use control and instrumentation maintenance tools, measurement, and test equipment.
• Electrical and control and instrumentation. Use electrical diagnostic equipment and apply fault finding and rectification techniques. Use control and instrumentation diagnostic equipment and apply fault finding and rectification techniques.
• Electrical and control and instrumentation. Apply problem solving and critical reasoning techniques.
• Electrical and control and instrumentation. Inspect and test electrical aspects of plant. For example, visual checks, insulation and continuity checks, thermographic surveys, and voltage levels.
• Electrical and control and instrumentation. Remove and replace electrical parts.
• Electrical and control and instrumentation. Prepare and terminate electrical cables.
• Electrical and control and instrumentation. Set up and adjust electrical aspects of plant.
• Electrical and control and instrumentation. Clean parts. For example, removal of dust and debris.
• Electrical and control and instrumentation. Conduct and confirm electrical and connected services isolation and deisolation.
• Electrical and control and instrumentation. Conduct functional testing.
• Electrical and control and instrumentation. Inspect and test control and instrumentation systems.
• Electrical and control and instrumentation. Check calibration and make adjustments.
• Electrical and control and instrumentation. Check loop function.
• Electrical and control and instrumentation. Set up and adjust control and instrumentation systems.
• Electrical and control and instrumentation. Remove and replace instruments and sensors.
• Electrical and control and instrumentation. Re-connect instrumentation power supply, cables, pipework, and services.
• Electrical and mechanical. Confirm safe electrical isolation lockout tagout method has been applied and test for dead.
• Electrical and mechanical. Conduct and confirm electrical and connected services isolation and deisolation.
• Electrical and mechanical. Select, check, and use electrical and mechanical maintenance tools, measurement, and test equipment.
• Electrical and mechanical. Use electrical and mechanical diagnostic equipment and apply fault finding and rectification techniques.
• Electrical and mechanical. Apply problem solving and critical reasoning techniques.
• Electrical and mechanical. Inspect and test electrical aspects of plant. For example, visual checks, insulation and continuity checks, thermographic surveys, and voltage levels.
• Electrical and mechanical. Remove and replace electrical parts.
• Electrical and mechanical. Prepare and terminate electrical cables.
• Electrical and mechanical. Set up, align, and adjust electrical aspects of plant.
• Electrical and mechanical. Clean parts. For example, removal of dust and debris.
• Electrical and mechanical. Conduct functional testing.
• Electrical and mechanical. Check condition and operation of mechanical aspects of plant and equipment. For example, pumps.
• Electrical and mechanical. Remove and replace mechanical parts.
• Electrical and mechanical. Examine mechanical parts for defects. For example, pump seals.
• Electrical and mechanical. Set up, align, and adjust mechanical aspects of plant.
• Electrical and mechanical. Lubricate mechanical assemblies.
• Electrical and mechanical. Apply bench fitting techniques.
• Review and use information. For example, work instructions, drawings, design specifications, and plant configurations.
• Use planning, prioritising, organising, and time management techniques to plan tasks.
• Identify and organise resources to complete tasks. For example, consumables.
• Respond and adapt to work demands. For example, adapt working methods to reflect changes in working environment, re-prioritise workloads to react to breakdowns and fault scenarios.
• Identify equipment to work on. Check plant configuration is as defined.
• Prepare the work area for maintenance tasks.
• Identify environmental and health and safety hazards and risks and apply control measures.
• Apply health, safety, and environmental procedures in compliance with regulations, standards, and guidance. For example, signage and barriers, working at height, confined spaces, and COSHH.
• Follow security procedures. For example, site access, document classification, and securing assets.
• Follow emergency incident and response procedures.
• Apply sustainability principles. For example, minimising waste.
• Segregate items for reuse, recycling, and waste.
• Use mathematical principles and formulae to support engineering maintenance.
• Apply engineering maintenance standards and procedures.
• Apply foreign material exclusion procedures.
• Follow maintenance tools and equipment control procedures. For example, handling and storage.
• Reinstate the work area.
• Apply team working principles.
• Communicate with others to give and receive information. For example, colleagues, customers, and stakeholders.
• Escalate issues outside limits of responsibility.
• Record information.
• Produce or amend documents. For example, handover notes and reports.
• Identify and highlight issues (red pen), with technical drawings.
• Use digital and information technology. For example, databases, data sharing platforms, email, management information systems, and word processing. Follow cyber security and GDPR requirements.
• Apply continuous improvement techniques to identify improvement suggestions.
• Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning and development activities.

Training schedule

The successful candidate will undertake a fully funded engineering apprenticeship programme, designed to support the development of technical knowledge and practical engineering skills relevant to the forging industry.

The training provider will be Train'd Up and you will attend 1 day per week via virtual classroom, accompanied by an assessor visit every 8 - 12 weeks.

More training information

At Train’d Up, we deliver online apprenticeships without limits. With hybrid tutor-led training tailored for today’s industries, we empower apprentices to gain real-world skills and help businesses build future-ready workforces. Wherever you are, our unique approach ensures quality learning that works for you.

As an approved national training provider with more than two decades of experience, we’ve built our reputation on delivering results. Our apprentices are equipped with the skills that industries need now, and employers benefit from a workforce that’s ready to hit the ground running.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English language (grade 4)
• Maths (grade 4)
• Science (or STEM based subject) (grade 4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

About this employer

Noble Foods is a leading supplier of fresh food brands to major retailers and consumers.

Our Purpose
To better nourish people, animals, and planet.

At Noble Green Energy, we pride ourselves on providing effective renewable, energy-saving solutions to commerce, business and agriculture.
We were founded in 2010 as the renewable energy arm of Bowler Eggs Group to provide energy and cost savings on company farms through solar panels and wind turbine solutions.

The reputation and size of the company soon grew, leading Noble Foods to buy the business in 2015, enabling us to invest in the knowledge, skills and experience to diversify into other renewable technology solutions and services.

We continue to offer only the best quality products, fitted to an exceptional standard, covering biomass boilers, LEDs, solar PV, ground & air source heat pumps and bespoke energy projects.

We offer complete peace of mind via our fully managed turnkey service, and we offer nationwide coverage.

https://www.noblefoods.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Nobel foods offers a multitude of company benefits that include:

• Company pension
• Generous annual leave allowance - 33 days holiday
• Medical support
• Vouchers

After this apprenticeship

On completion of your apprenticeship, you will be able into a Multi-skilled maintenance role. 

Previous apprentices have progressed into management and beyond. 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TRAIN'D UP RAILWAY RESOURCING LIMITED

Clare Addis

clare.addis@traindup.org

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000033153.

Apply now

Closes in 18 days (Wednesday 10 June 2026 at 11:59pm)