Ishida - Level 3 - Technical Electrical Project Engineering Apprentice

ISHIDA EUROPE LTD.

West Midlands (B32 3DB)

Closes on Saturday 7 June 2025

Posted on 2 May 2025

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Summary

We are seeking to employ and train a Technical Electrical Apprentice through advanced apprenticeships. As an apprentice, you will be highly trained to work in the world of Engineering and Manufacturing in the Food Industry Sector the world’s leading supplier of Food Packaging Machines and Equipment.

• Wage:

  £15,311.40 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

  National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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  Ishida Apprentices will have annual salary increases throughout their 4 years of the apprenticeship programme, as learning objectives are met. You will also be eligible to join the company bonus scheme

• Training course: Engineering technician (level 3)
• Hours: At Make UK, Monday - Thursday, 8.00am - 4.30pm. Friday, 8.00am - 12.30pm. At Ishida: Monday - Friday, 38.5 hours. Shifts to be confirmed.

  38 hours 30 minutes a week

• Start date:

  Wednesday 17 September 2025

• Duration:

  3 years 6 months

• 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

We are seeking to employ and train a Technical Electrical Apprentice through advanced apprenticeships.

As an apprentice, you will be highly trained to work in the world of Engineering and Manufacturing in the Food Industry Sector the world’s leading supplier of Food Packaging Machines and Equipment.

The initial training and development phase will provide broad-based exposure to various aspects of electrical engineering within food packaging systems and production lines.

Following this phase, the successful candidate will be appointed as an Electrical Project Engineer, with a focus on the electrical functional design of automation systems. This role involves using proprietary software and engineering tools to create detailed electrical designs, which will be implemented, installed, and commissioned at customer sites.

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in designing control panels, wiring layouts, and PLC integration of both Ishida manufactured equipment and OEM suppliers.
• Help ensure all designs comply with hygiene and safety standards (e.g. ISO, CE, EHEDG, IP ratings etc).
• Assist with Project Planning and Equipment Integration
• Collaborate on integrating electrical systems into existing production lines with minimal downtime.
• Help prepare electrical specifications, BOMs (bills of materials), and documentation packages for new equipment installations.
• Support senior engineers during site visits to install and commission equipment.
• Assist in I/O checks, motor testing, sensor calibration, and verifying automation functionality.
• Aid in FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) and SAT (Site Acceptance Testing) procedures.
• Help troubleshoot and validate system performance based on food industry requirements.
• Help maintain accurate as-built drawings and manuals for electrical systems.
• Continuous Learning and Industry Familiarization
• Learn the unique challenges of the food production environment, including washdown requirements, clean design principles, and equipment reliability.
• Participate in training on automation systems, food safety standards.

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 technician (level 3)

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Your training plan

Together with invaluable commercial and practical experience, you’ll work towards several academic and vocational qualification levels throughout your time with us, which are fully paid for, including: 

• Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Foundation Competence – in year 1, in 6 week blocks to include 4 weeks at Make UK and 2 weeks in company
• Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Development Competence  - in years 2 to 4 in company
• Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Development Knowledge - in Years 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 Engineering Technician.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English Language (grade 4)
• Maths (grade 4)
• Science (or other relevant subject) (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
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• 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

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.

Company benefits

- 5% employer contribution pension - Additional pension scheme up to 10% contribution - Health Cash Plan - Private Health Care - Life Assurance - Income Protection - 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 VAC1000318434.

Apply now

Closes on 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.