We are seeking to employ and train a Project Engineering Apprentice through a Level 6 advanced apprenticeship.
As a Project Engineering Apprentice at Ishida Europe, you will join a structured Level 6-degree apprenticeship programme designed to develop the next generation of highly skilled engineers in the food manufacturing, weighing, inspection, and packaging automation sector.
You will play an active role in supporting the planning, coordination, and delivery of customer projects across the EMEA region. You will gain hands on experience in engineering design, equipment integration, installation, commissioning, and cross functional collaboration with internal teams, suppliers, and customers. Over the course of the apprenticeship, you will build the technical, commercial, and project management capabilities required to progress into a fully competent Project Engineer within Ishida Europe.
The programme follows a structured four-year development plan, combining university study with rotational placements and increasing responsibility across engineering, manufacturing, and project delivery functions.
Your training and development will give you the skills, knowledge, and confidence to:
Provide technical input and risk awareness to support sales proposals and customer solutions
Produce system layout drawings, 3D/2D CAD models, and other technical documentation required throughout the project lifecycle
Support the creation of engineering specifications for bought-out equipment, sub-systems, and specialist work packages
Assist with supplier engagement, procurement activities, and pre-delivery inspections of bought-out equipment
Work collaboratively with design, safety, and compliance teams to ensure all engineering solutions meet relevant technical standards and statutory regulations within the food industry (e.g., Machinery Directive, PUWER, CE/UKCA, EHEDG requirements)
Training:Your apprenticeship Journey:
In year 1, you will spend the majority of your time at BMET, mastering engineering fundamentals, both theoretical and practical with time back at Ishida to consolidate your learning
Following year 1, you will spend 1 day a week studying and the rest of your time at Ishida, rotating through structured placements across the business to develop a broad understanding of our products, services and engineering capabilities
During years 3 and 4, you will spend one day a week studying the degree part of your apprenticeship at Birmingham City University (BCU)
You will have the opportunity to work on real world challenges, where you will see how your contributions can make a positive impact on the business
Your work will see you involved in anything from customer and supplier visits, factory acceptance testing, installations and site acceptance testing project tasks, to name a few
You will have a dedicated work mentor with planned regular reviews to support your progression
The type of working environment is one of “Teamwork” where collaboration, engagement, positive challenges where the individual can demonstrate their skills and abilities to make a difference
Training Outcome:On successful completion of the apprenticeship programme, you will be well positioned to progress into a permeant engineering role within Ishida, typically within Technical Product Design or a related engineering discipline.
This may include:
A structured technical career pathway, allowing you to deepen your expertise and take on increasingly complex design responsibility
Opportunities to progress into senior technical, project or specialist engineering roles
Longer-term progression into people leadership or management roles for those who wish to develop in that direction
Employer Description: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 multi-head weighers and check weighers to our latest innovations such as the tray sealers and case packing systems.Working Hours :Monday - Thursday, 08:30 - 17:00 & Friday, 08:30 - 16:30Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Technical skills,Innovative,Accountability,Positive attitude,Passionate....Read more...
Cundall’s Building Services team’s mission is to play a key role in making buildings more energy efficient, sustainable, and cost effective to operate – and we pride ourselves on our exemplary track record of designing innovative and sustainable mechanical and electrical solutions, that minimise the use of natural resources.
The Building Services team are a source of world leading expertise - and offer a pro-active and collaborative approach to skill development, and professional excellence.
The Role:
This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring Building Services Engineer to join our Birmingham office to learn what it takes to carry out the design of building services on some of the most exciting built environment projects in the UK and worldwide.
Joining the Building Information Modeling (BIM) team you will:
Learn how to manage and coordinate the use of BIM throughout the design stages
Work closely with colleagues across our multi-disciplinary practice ensuring that BIM models are accurate, consistent, and up to date
Under the guidance of our team of experienced engineers, we’ll equip you with understanding BIM processes and standards so that you can support with training project team members on BIM software and workflows and facilitating communication and collaboration between different disciplines
Also learn how to develop BIM Models effectively for other required as-built documentation such as COBie data or classification systems
As you develop your technical engineering skills with us on real-life projects, working four days of the week with one day-release to study for the appropriate academic qualifications at University College Birmingham.
Beyond your apprenticeship Cundall can offer you support towards achieving chartership status with CIBSE or IMechE, and in the long-term the opportunity for a truly rewarding and exciting career.
The Skills:
To qualify for the apprenticeship standard:
You will be educated to at least A-Level, T-Level or Level 3 in a Science/Maths related type subject
You will need at least 5 GCSEs at A*-C grade level, including English and maths
You will have an interest in engineering design and problem solving, and a desire to become a trusted expert in their field through proactive learning and collaborating with peers
Demonstratable strength in the use of MS Word and Excel is essential as the regular production of written reports will be a key aspect of the role
You possess the personal qualities and organisation skills to work under pressure and to tight deadlines, are a confident communicator, looking for a career in creative, sustainable, and intuitive design
We know that to be the best at what we do we need a diverse workforce underpinned by an inclusive culture. Creating environments where everyone can find joy doing their best work is also great for everyone.
That’s why we positively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities, and encourage, support, and celebrate the diverse voices of our people.Training Outcome:
Support to achieve future qualifications within Building Information Modelling (BIM)
Employer Description:Established in the UK in 1976, Cundall is a global, independent, multi-disciplinary consultancy delivering sustainable engineering and design solutions across the built environment. Operating from 29 locations across the globe, our dedicated teams of over 1,000 consulting engineers and designer are empowered to act with flexibility and agility in delivering sustainable engineering and design solutions tailored to suit our clients’ individual needs. We are proud to be at the centre of pioneering design on some of the most exciting projects around the world. Cundall was founded with a commitment to sustainable design. In July 2023, Cundall publicly committed to achieving net zero carbon on all its projects by 2030. The pledge recognises the critical need for practical, science-led action to transition all buildings, infrastructure, and human settlements to net zero carbon as rapidly as possible.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pmSkills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Team working....Read more...
