Engineering Apprentice

Working at our factory in Coleford you will plan and prepare for maintenance work – including maintenance and repair of production machinery and site services:

Conduct planned maintenance, including testing, fault finding, repairing and manufacturing or replacing component parts Conduct predictive maintenance and respond to breakdowns Conduct reactive maintenance and perform corrective actions Understand the basics of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and integration into fault finding Lead and support operational teams with machinery changeovers, setups Maintain engineering documentation Ensure the availability and performance of equipment Contribute to internal and external audits Adhere to workplace health & safety regulations, ensuring a safe working environment for yourself and colleagues.

Training:

Formal training is delivered at HWGTA, located in Hereford (HR4 9SX),

Year 1: 5 days/week in at the HWGTA training centre during term-time with additional training days on-site in Coleford throughout the year. This also includes a week's residential at an outdoor education centre.
Year 2: 1 day at HWGTA, 4 days on site each week.
Year 3 & 4: Full-time on site.

Training Outcome:

Once you have completed your apprenticeship standard, subject to vacancies at the time, there will be an opportunity to apply for further employment.

Employer Description:
Suntory Group is a Japanese company and the world’s third biggest player in the drinks industry. We are renowned for our alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks including whisky, beer and soft drinks. Our Coleford Factory was built in 1946 and spanning 53 acres, our factory employs more than 300 people who help make our much-loved drinks, Lucozade and Ribena.  Our diverse and iconic portfolio include amongst many other brands, Orangina, Yamazaki and Hibiki whiskies, Premium Malts and V.

Working Hours :
Year 1 full-time at college. Year 2 & 3, Monday to Friday days. Year 4 tbc.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Team working,Eager to learn,Keen for personal growth