Ishida - Level 2 - Assembly Technician Apprentice
ISHIDA EUROPE LTD.
West Midlands (B32 3DB)
Closes in 28 days (Saturday 7 June 2025)
Posted on 2 May 2025
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Summary
We are looking to employ and develop two new apprentices within our Assembly department through the Level 2 Engineering Operative Apprenticeship Standard. You will be trained to support the mechanical build, rework and adaptation of our world-class inspection, weighing, and packaging machines used in the food industry.
- Wage
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£15,311.40 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
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In addition to annual pay reviews in live with performance you can expect to be included in the Company Bonus Scheme
- Training course
- Engineering operative (level 2)
- Hours
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At Make UK: Monday - Thursday, 8.00am - 4.30pm. Friday, 8.00am - 12.30pm.
At Ishida you will work 38.5 hours per week across 5 days.
38 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Wednesday 17 September 2025
- Duration
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1 year
- 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
We are looking to employ and develop two new apprentices within our Assembly department through the Level 2 Engineering Operative Apprenticeship Standard. You will be trained to support the mechanical build, rework and adaptation of our world-class inspection, weighing, and packaging machines used in the food industry.
As an Assembly Technician Apprentice, you will:
- Interpret and work from detailed engineering drawings and technical instructions
- Assemble machine components using hand tools, pneumatic tools, and precision instruments
- Prepare and maintain your work area and equipment, ensuring health and safety compliance
- Work to high standards of build quality and attention to detail.
- Follow defined procedures to deliver machines built to time and specification
- Contribute to continuous improvement by reporting issues and proposing solutions
Please note: Due to Health and Safety on site, no one who will turn 18 after 30 November 2025, will be considered for this role.
Where you'll work
11 Kettles Wood Drive
Woodgate Business Park
Birmingham
West Midlands
B32 3DB
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
EEF LIMITED
Your training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
Your training plan
- Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations
- Level 2 Certificate in Engineering Operations
- Complying with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements
- Working efficiently and effectively in an engineering environment
- Using and communicating technical information
- Lean/Business Improvement
- Mechanical maintenance/assemblies
- General Machining, Fitting and Assembly Applications
- Bench Fitting
- Relevant Workplace Training
- Functional Skills (if required)
More training information
Please note that this Intermediate (Level 2) Apprenticeship will last for 12-18 months. It will involve spending time at MAKE UK's state-of-the-art Training Hub in Aston, in four week blocks followed by 2 weeks at the employer's site.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English Language (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements
We expect all our employees to have high levels of commitment with a strong work ethic. At Ishida Europe, we enable our people to strive for success through continuous learning and development. This means that promising young employees have the chance to rise through the ranks quickly. Ishida Apprentices will have annual salary increases throughout their 4 years of the apprenticeship programme, as learning objectives are met. When you have successfully completed your apprenticeship programme, there is potential for you to move into a full-time designated role within Ishida Please note that Make UK and Ishida reserve the right to close this advert with no notice, so apply now to avoid disappointment
About this company
Ishida is a world leader in the design, manufacture and installation of weighing and packing line solutions, Ishida has an in-depth understanding of many diverse industries – from meat to confectionery, from snacks to frozen food and more. Ishida Europe has its headquarters in Birmingham, UK, and serves Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). We have wholly owned Ishida sales companies in 9 countries, and committed, experienced agents and distributors in a further 15 countries. Innovative weighing and packaging equipment plus complete line solutions for these territories are developed and constructed in our UK manufacturing facility. Our people: The wealth of knowledge and experience of Ishida personnel enables manufacturers to benefit from the best solutions to improve their weighing and packing operations. This allows customers to focus on their own business, while we focus on solving their challenges. Our innovations: Ishida Europe uses know-how, creativity and state-of-the art technology to develop weighing and packing solutions enabling our customers to stay ahead. We aim for continuous technical improvement - from our revolutionary multihead weighers and check weighers to our latest innovations such as the tray sealers and case packing systems.
Company benefits
- 5% employer contribution pension - Additional pension scheme up to 10% contribution - Health Cash Plan - Private Health Care - Life Assurance - Income Protection Scheme - Healthcare plan - Cycle to Work Scheme - Online Discounts & Vouchers
After this apprenticeship
On successful completion of the programme, apprentices may have the opportunity to progress within Ishida into more specialised or senior technical roles. The company encourages internal progression and will support further qualifications aligned to career growth and business needs.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
EEF LIMITED
Make UK Recruitment Team
asrecruitment@makeuk.org
01213447900
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000318387.
Apply now
Closes in 28 days (Saturday 7 June 2025)
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Company’s application instructions
To apply follow the link to Make UK's recruitment portal to complete an online application form. Please remember that what you write will be Ishida's first contact with you, so try to make it count by ensuring that you show Ishida who you are and how you wish to be seen.