Engineering Degree Apprentice

WEETABIX LIMITED

Northamptonshire (NN15 5JR)

Closes in 16 days (Saturday 28 March 2026)

Posted on 10 March 2026

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Summary

We’re excited to launch our very first Engineering Degree Apprenticeship, and we’re looking for motivated individuals to join us. We are passionate about building a diverse engineering team and strongly encourage applications from women and underrepresented groups in engineering.

• Wage:

  Competitive

  Competitive wage offered

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  Competitive salary & Annual Flexible benefits

  We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, career, and life outside work.

• Training course: Manufacturing engineer (degree) (level 6)
• Hours: To be discussed at interview.

  35 hours a week

• Start date:

  Tuesday 1 September 2026

• Duration:

  4 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

• Work closely with operations and maintenance teams to understand how equipment is looked after and improved
• Help improve how we maintain machinery so it runs more reliably and efficiently
• Learn how to use our Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to track performance, analyse data and support smart decision-making
• Support exciting improvement projects, learning how new equipment is designed, installed and commissioned successfully
• Take part in problem-solving sessions to investigate technical issues and help prevent them happening again
• Get involved in sustainability projects focused on reducing energy use, improving resource efficiency and supporting our environmental goals
• Always work safely and help maintain high engineering safety standards

You won’t be expected to know everything from day one — we’ll support and mentor you throughout your journey.

Where you'll work

Weetabix Mills
Burton Latimer
Kettering
Northamptonshire
NN15 5JR

Training

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

Training provider

CU APPRENTICESHIPS (BETTER FUTURES) LIMITED

Training course

Manufacturing engineer (degree) (level 6)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

• Translate conceptual ideas or technical requirements into developmental outcomes, operational designs, or specifications for manufacturing projects or programmes of work.
• Select, use and apply approved problem-solving methods to solve problems and determine solutions or actions.
• Collate, store, use and present data and supporting documentation.
• Interpret and produce technical documentation such as schematic and circuit diagrams, engineering drawings or 3D CAD models, simulation models, engineering reports, test reports, fault reports or data analytics.
• Observe, record and draw accurate and auditable conclusions from data evidence.
• Manage assigned projects or programmes of work, taking into account factors such as planning, safety, quality, cost, performance and sustainability.
• Apply processes for project or programme management such as escalation, audit or risk management and risk mitigation.
• Comply with statutory and organisational safety and security standards and requirements, supporting safety risk assessments and mitigate any risks identified within the design, manufacture, development or test activity.
• Identify and use manufacturing processes, resources and technologies to turn the materials, components or other commodities into a finished product or system.
• Apply quality management and assurance processes to identify and rectify faults, inaccuracies, discrepancies or unexpected results during the manufacturing engineering process.
• Carry out pre operations checks of engineering manufacturing systems and equipment before use.
• Manage continuous improvement activities using techniques such as Six Sigma, 5s, Kaizen, Lean, Kanban, Statistical Process Control or Value Stream Mapping.
• Create, maintain and review project documentation. Record and action any non-conformities.
• Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
• Communicate in writing for example technical reports, documents and presentations.
• Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders. Manage differing and competing interests with stakeholders.
• Identify and complete opportunities for personal and professional development including keeping up to date with current and emerging technology.
• Apply and promote policies and practices to support equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Consider management of change (MOC) requirements when undertaking manufacturing projects or programmes of work.
• Comply with environmental and sustainability legislation, regulations and standards associated with the manufacturing engineering environment. Uses resources efficiently, for example waste minimisation.
• Ensure equipment is managed and maintained.
• Optimise processes and procedures, such as relating to safety, efficiency, performance, productivity and sustainability.
• Ensure that all systems or equipment has been correctly configured, checked and tested for safe operation, efficiency and reliability.
• Translate conceptual ideas or technical requirements into developmental outcomes, operational designs, or specifications for manufacturing projects or programmes of work.
• Select, use and apply approved problem-solving methods to solve problems and determine solutions or actions.
• Collate, store, use and present data and supporting documentation.
• Interpret and produce technical documentation such as schematic and circuit diagrams, engineering drawings or 3D CAD models, simulation models, engineering reports, test reports, fault reports or data analytics.
• Observe, record and draw accurate and auditable conclusions from data evidence.
• Manage assigned projects or programmes of work, taking into account factors such as planning, safety, quality, cost, performance and sustainability.
• Apply processes for project or programme management such as escalation, audit or risk management and risk mitigation.
• Comply with statutory and organisational safety and security standards and requirements, supporting safety risk assessments and mitigate any risks identified within the design, manufacture, development or test activity.
• Identify and use manufacturing processes, resources and technologies to turn the materials, components or other commodities into a finished product or system.
• Apply quality management and assurance processes to identify and rectify faults, inaccuracies, discrepancies or unexpected results during the manufacturing engineering process.
• Carry out pre operations checks of engineering manufacturing systems and equipment before use.
• Manage continuous improvement activities using techniques such as Six Sigma, 5s, Kaizen, Lean, Kanban, Statistical Process Control or Value Stream Mapping.
• Create, maintain and review project documentation. Record and action any non-conformities.
• Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
• Communicate in writing for example technical reports, documents and presentations.
• Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders. Manage differing and competing interests with stakeholders.
• Identify and complete opportunities for personal and professional development including keeping up to date with current and emerging technology.
• Apply and promote policies and practices to support equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Consider management of change (MOC) requirements when undertaking manufacturing projects or programmes of work.
• Comply with environmental and sustainability legislation, regulations and standards associated with the manufacturing engineering environment. Uses resources efficiently, for example waste minimisation.
• Ensure equipment is managed and maintained.
• Optimise processes and procedures, such as relating to safety, efficiency, performance, productivity and sustainability.
• Ensure that all systems or equipment has been correctly configured, checked and tested for safe operation, efficiency and reliability.

Training schedule

This is a fantastic opportunity to earn a degree while gaining real, hands-on experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. 
You will learn at Coventry University where you'll experience live lectures/teaching sessions as well as the chance to utilise their fantastic facilities. 

Requirements

Essential qualifications

A Level in:

• Any (except General Studies) (grade C/4)
• Mathematics (grade C/4)
• Science (grade C/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
• Problem solving skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Team working

About this employer

At Weetabix, we believe that diverse teams drive better ideas, stronger decisions, and a more inclusive workplace for everyone. We’re committed to building an organisation where people from all walks of life feel they belong—where different voices, experiences, and backgrounds are valued and respected.

https://careers.weetabixfoodcompany.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Annual bonus, double‑matched pension, 25 days holiday, salary reviews, healthcare plan, discounted products, development support, option to buy extra leave, 24/7 counselling, flexible working, enhanced family leave, and stocked kitchens.

After this apprenticeship

To support our employees, we offer Continued investment in your personal development.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CU APPRENTICESHIPS (BETTER FUTURES) LIMITED

apprenticeships@coventry.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000020248.

Apply now

Closes in 16 days (Saturday 28 March 2026)

After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.