Ishida - Level 3 - Assembly Technician Apprentice

ISHIDA EUROPE LTD.

West Midlands (B32 3DB)

Closes in 19 days (Friday 6 March 2026)

Posted on 12 February 2026

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Summary

Ishida Europe is a World leader in the design, manufacture and installation of complete weighing and packing line solutions. We currently have an exciting opportunity for two Assembly Apprentices (Level 3) to join the Operations team in Woodgate, Birmingham, to ensure machines are built to specification.

• Wage:

  £15,600 a year

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  You will receive annual pay reviews in line with meeting company expectations

• Training course: Engineering fitter (level 3)
• Hours: At Make UK: Monday - Thursday, 8.00am - 4.30pm. Friday, 8.00am - 12.30pm. At Ishida: Monday - Friday, 7.00am - 3.00pm.

  37 hours 30 minutes a week

• Start date:

  Monday 17 August 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

As an Assembly apprentice, you will be highly trained to work in the world of Manufacturing in the Food Industry Sector with the world’s leading supplier of Food Packaging Machines and Equipment.
The training and development you receive will give you the skills, knowledge and abilities to manufacture our world-leading inspection, weighing and packaging machines to a high-quality level to our customer specifications.

This role will involve using hand skills, tools and technical equipment to ensure machines are built to specification with zero defects and of high-standard quality finish. Machines must be built within the agreed standard build time. Ensure high standards of right-first time, build efficiency and service level are consistently achieved. Provide fast resolution to any assembly issues identified and ensure good levels of communication within the production team.

The roles mentioned above will feature a range of different mechanical and electrical activities aligned to the job roles with a detailed development plan for the four years of their apprenticeship programme.

This will involve:

• In year 1, you will spend a minimum of 16 weeks at Make UK and the remaining time will be spent at Ishida further developing you’ll skills knowledge and abilities.
• In years 2 – 4, you will get the opportunity to spend time in multiple Production departments and the Fast-Track department to gain an understanding of the products and the process in each area.
• Aligned to the apprentice programme there will be an Ishida development pathway to start your career in the manufacturing industry.
• Each apprentice will have a dedicated work mentor with planned regular reviews to support their progression.
• The range of tasks will cover anything from product build both electrical and mechanical tasks, to parts rework and modification, to name a few.
• The working environment is characterised by teamwork, emphasising collaboration, engagement, and constructive challenges, where individuals can showcase their skills and abilities to make a meaningful impact.

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.

Training provider

EEF LIMITED

Training course

Engineering fitter (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

• Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.
• Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment.
• Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.
• Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.
• Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.
• Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.
• Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.
• Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
• Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
• Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.
• Reporting work outcomes or issues.
• Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping.
• Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate.
• Operating within limits of responsibility.
• Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.
• Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.
• Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment.
• Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.
• Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.
• Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.
• Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.
• Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.
• Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
• Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
• Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.
• Reporting work outcomes or issues.
• Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping.
• Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate.
• Operating within limits of responsibility.
• Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.

Training schedule

Together with invaluable commercial and practical experience, you’ll gain several academic and vocational qualifications throughout your time with your employer and Make UK, which are fully paid for, including: 

• Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Practical Foundation Training – in year 1, in 6 week blocks to include 4 weeks at Make UK and 2 weeks in company.
• Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Workplace Competence Training - in years 2 to 4 in company.
• Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Development Knowledge - in Years 1, 2 & 3 on block release to Make UK.
• In house training in line with your requirements.
• Further qualifications deemed necessary by your employer.

On completion of your studies, you will achieve your full apprenticeship certification that will prove competence as a Level 3 Assembly Technician.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English Language (grade 4)
• Maths (grade 4)
• Science (or other relevant subject) (grade 4)

Desirable qualifications

BTEC in:

Engineering or similar (grade Pass)

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
• 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

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About this employer

About Ishida

Ishida 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.

We value:
• Accountability – personal responsibility
• Commitment - don’t give up when things get tough
• Cooperation – to be a team player
• Excellence – set high standards and strive to meet them
• Innovation – look for ways to do your job better
• Integrity – tell the truth and treat others with respect

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.
• Company Bonus Scheme. 

After this apprenticeship

• By the end of your apprenticeship, you will be well-positioned to advance your career within Ishida. You may have access to various progression routes and opportunities, tailored to your skills, knowledge, abilities, and how you apply them within the business environment.
• Demonstrating the skills you have acquired throughout your apprenticeship along with your drive and determination could open up many exciting opportunities with the Ishida group.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

EEF LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000015192.

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Closes in 19 days (Friday 6 March 2026)

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