Apprentice Operations Engineer

Summary

Swarm Group is working with Kinnerton in their search for a Level 3 Maintenance and Operation Engineer Technician apprentice. This is an excellent opportunity for someone wishing to embark on a career in maintenance engineering and aiming for long-term career growth.

Wage

£18,740.80 a year

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Training course

Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)

Hours

Core working hours will be 40 hours per week from 8am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday.

40 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 July 2025

Duration

3 years

Positions available

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

Participate in reactive and preventative maintenance under the support of a team of skilled engineers and your Mentor
Ensure equipment, fabrication & site does not pose a risk to food safety and health & safety
You will work closely with the departmental engineering and manufacturing teams
Repair, maintain, service, and test production equipment, including machinery
Diagnose and determine the cause of faults
Maintain an up-to-date engineering portfolio
Rigid adherence to the company's Health and safety, Food safety and all other policies and procedures
Follow the instructions and methodology prescribed during your training
Develop and nurture good communication and professional relationships
Maintain good housekeeping and good manufacturing practices (GMP) as standard

Where you'll work

Kinnerton Confectionery Co Ltd
Oxborough Lane
Fakenham
NR21 8AF

Training

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

College or training organisation

SWARM APPRENTICESHIPS C.I.C

Your training course

Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)

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Your training plan

Training will be with Swarm REAGIT. The successful candidate will work towards the Level 3 Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician.

All apprentices taking part in the level 3 Maintenance & Operations Engineering Technician Standard will spend 20 weeks at the Swarm REAGIT centre in Norwich from September 2025. After these 20 weeks the apprentice will then attend the site 1 day per week for 72 weeks to complete the developing knowledge element of the apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English and Maths (grade C/4 or above)

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
IT skills
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Punctual and Reliable
Willing to learn

About this company

Kinnerton was the first brand to offer character chocolate in the UK, back in 1978. Kinnerton's business expanded into a factory in Norfolk, which manufactures Easter Eggs, Advent Calendars, Lollipops and Chocolate Bars, produced in Kinnerton’s absolutely unique and pioneering ‘nut free’ environment.

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Company benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

After this apprenticeship

After completing the apprenticeship, a full-time position may be available for the right candidate.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SWARM APPRENTICESHIPS C.I.C

Sophie Duffy

Sophie.d@swarmgroup.org.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000318696.

Apply now

Closes in 27 days (Friday 6 June 2025)

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Company’s application instructions

Please press 'Apply', fill in your details and attach a copy of your CV to apply. Any issues please contact sophie.d@swarmgroup.org.uk

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