Engineering Technical Apprenticeship

Amcor (Global Containers & Closures)

Beccles (NR34 8TS)

Closes in 30 days (Friday 1 May 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 20 March 2026


Summary

We are currently recruiting apprentices for our technical pathways in Engineering Maintenance and Production Technician roles. Based at our Beccles site. Training is delivered through our Beccles Training Academy. If you’re looking to build an exciting career within a large manufacturing organisation, apply now.

Wage

£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Hours
Working hours can vary for apprentices and can include shifts and weekend working (TBC)

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 28 September 2026

Duration

1 year

Positions available

6

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

  • Carry out a wide range of tasks both in a team and individually to a performance standard agreed with your line manager/mentor
  • Participate in the training and assessment process to develop and demonstrate a range of skills
  • Ensure compliance with all Health and Safety regulations and procedures
  • Support your department in daily activities
  • Commit to learning and development through the apprenticeship programme

Where you'll work

London Road
Beccles
NR34 8TS

Training

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

Training provider

RPC CONTAINERS LIMITED

Training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

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Training schedule

Engineering Operative Level 2.

Training takes place at the Beccles Amcor Training Academy which is located on the Beccles site. 

Training is delivered on day release at the Academy.

More training information

Training will be delivered through the Beccles Amcor Academy.  An initial block release programme of 6-weeks is followed by a department rotational phase before you are placed within a department on site permanently. 

Following your initial 6-week induction you will revert to day release training on site. 

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 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
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative

About this employer

We are a global leader in packaging solutions for consumer and healthcare products. With industry-leading innovation capabilities, global scale and technical expertise, we help our customers grow and meet the needs of millions of consumers every day.

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Company benefits

  • Progression opportunities
  • Work place events and perks
  • Opportunities to visit other sites
  • CSR activities
  • On site parking
  • Work place pension

Disability Confident

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

On successful completion you will have an opportunity to progress as a maintenance engineer or production technician. 

The possibility to progress to a level 3 Mechatronics Maintenance Technician (Production Technician or Maintenance Engineer) if deemed appropriate.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

RPC CONTAINERS LIMITED

Claire Louise Casbolt

Claire.casbolt@amcor.com

07930081258

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000343008.

Apply now

Closes in 30 days (Friday 1 May 2026 at 11:59pm)