We support you to become a qualified Multiskilled Engineer with a mix of practical and classroom-based learning. At the end of the 4 years, you will graduate with an OAL Level 3 in Food and Drink Engineering Maintenance, Level 3 Health and Safety Award, and your 18th Edition Regulations Certificate.
The best bit? You will earn as you learn! Your salary will increase year on year as you progress and develop.
So, what do our engineers actually do…
Our Engineers are problem solvers. They are responsible for maintaining, fixing and installing machinery that allows us to create tasty, healthy, high-quality products. If a machine breaks down, we can’t get products to our customers. As an Arla Engineer, you will save the day and make sure that the nation gets Cravendale milk in their tea each morning, Skyr yoghurt in their breakfast bowl, and Anchor butter on their toast.
We have a purpose for Good.
At Arla, we strive to unlock the highest potential in each other while working together to create a sustainable future of dairy. We call it Stronger People Stronger Planet and it is deeply anchored in our organisation and founded on our commitment to respecting human rights, increasing access to healthy dairy nutrition, inspiring good food habits, and improving the environment for future generations. In order to succeed we need to hire people with a sustainable mindset. Could this be you?Training:As part of this course, you will study at Kirklees College in Huddersfield, Arla Foods chosen education partner. Study would be in education blocks as follows:
Year 1 - 19 weeks in college
Year 2 - 10 weeks in college
Year 3 - 15 weeks in college
Year 4 - In your fourth year you would be permanently based at our Oakthorpe dairy plant
Training Outcome:Strong career development & training (internal and external training).
Once our apprentices have completed their apprenticeship standard, subject to vacancies at the time, there will be an opportunity to apply for further employment.Employer Description:We are a farmer- owned cooperative. That means we are committed to partnering with farmers so they are guaranteed a fair price for their milk.
We are a farmer- owned cooperative. That means we are committed to partnering with farmers so they are guaranteed a fair price for their milk.
We are the producer of Lurpak, one of the world’s most iconic butter brands.
We are a Danish business, operating across the UK, Europe, Asia, The Middle East, North America, South America and other regions across the globe with around 22,000 employees.
The capacity of Aylesbury Dairy is 1.03 billion litres annually.
We were the first dairy site to use AGV technology to move TETs with milk and now have over 100 in operation
Our cold store area is 1.5 times the size of Wembley’s football pitch
We made a few appearances on TV including BBC’s ‘Inside the Factory’ and Chanel 4 ‘Food unwrapped’.Working Hours :Shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Problem solving skills,Number skills,Team working,Inquisitive nature,A love of learning....Read more...
The primary purpose of this role is taking responsibility for daily administrative and accurate data entry tasks within a workshop office.
The successful applicant will be trained to accurately process works orders and provide other administrative tasks within our busy open plan Engineering and Production Office.
The role will encompass the following key elements:
Once an order is received; check customer order corresponds exactly to the appropriate CTE Quotation
Complete IPO checklist using quote as reference, liaise with production and check batch sizes for the particular job, create job-cards and check sub-con / materials tab / free issue parts
Check job card order and ensure accuracy
Liaise with production to check dates are planned accordingly
Project Manage sub-con suppliers / customers if free-issuing parts to ensure sourced parts are available to kit in good time
Liaise with colleagues to Collate and Complete Customer / Job Logs, track and record any design changes, note and quantify customer derived delays, maintain additional chargeable hours information and advise any consequential delays accordingly
Training:
As part of this role, you will undertake a level 3 apprenticeship in Business Administration
Your training will be completed online with a dedicated tutor who will support you in your studies. You will be given one day a week to work on your apprenticeship training
The training you will be completing as part of the Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship standard includes:
Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
End-Point Assessment (EPA)
Continued Professional Development training, organisational structure
Legislation and Regulations
Business Administration communication skills
Stakeholder Engagement - both internal and external
Stakeholder analysis, service level agreements (SLAs), stakeholder salience, stakeholder power versus interest grid
Record and document production - document layout, GDPR, Proof reading techniques
Decision Making - cost benefit analysis, break even analysis,
5 Why’s, Root Cause Analysis
Risk analysis and risk management, risk implication/ probability chart, force field analysis, use of organisational policies, procedures, and frameworks for support
Social Media in Business and personal
Project Management tools - project Life Cycle, Gantt chart, Power V’s Interest Grid, SWOT analysis, Work Breakdown Structure, and risk management techniques
Change management
PESTLE analysis
Finance - Budget Management, invoice processes
Interpersonal skills - professionalism, coaching methods, organisational culture
Presenting Like a Pro - workshop on how to deliver high quality presentations
Training Outcome:
You will have the opportunity to join our team as a full-time employee
Employer Description:Our principal business is the design and manufacture of precision fabricated components and thermal insulation solutions for the motorsport and automotive industries. We support customers racing in championships around the world including IndyCar, F1 and the WRC.
Our mission is to build strong and lasting business partnerships, enabling our customers and employees to achieve their full potential.
Our vision is to take the lead through innovation, quality and delivery, to become the number one global provider of precision fabrication and thermal insulation solutions.Working Hours :Four days per week, working from 7.00am to 5.30pm. Currently trialling a 4-day week with longer daily working hours, so all employees have either a Monday or a Friday off.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Analytical skills,Team working....Read more...
The programme covers all aspects of dairy technology including practical hands-on craft skills, key science principles associated with dairy and the process improvement techniques required to run an efficient modern dairy operation.
Understand the principles of food and dairy safety
Undertake a dairy professional project
Working for a major food and dairy company
Training:
Upon completion of the programme, you will graduate with a Level 5 Foundation Degree in Dairy Technology from Reaseheath College, in partnership with The University of Chester
Your course will combine hands-on practical experience with classroom-based learning at Reaseheath College on block release
You will also gain a Level 3 award in Health & safety, Food Safety, and HACCP, along with gaining a breadth of experience across all core elements of food manufacturing
Training Outcome:You'll play a key role in our continual growth, embodying our values in everything you do. At the end of your apprenticeship, you'll have the opportunity to choose the rotation you enjoyed the most and plan your future with the team that fits you best. At Arla Foods, the possibilities are endless.Employer Description:We are a farmer- owned cooperative, committed to partnering with farmers so they are guaranteed a fair price for their milk. We are the producer of Lurpak, one of the world’s most iconic butter brands. We are a Danish business, operating across the UK, Europe, Asia, The Middle East, North America, South America and other regions across the globe.
Aylesbury Dairy is our state-of-the-art flagship dairy, built in 2010 and spanning 76 acres. It is a 100% carbon neutral dairy and the very first of its kind in the world!
Arla Aylesbury is the UK’s biggest fresh milk site, producing more than 1 million bottles of milk daily.
An £8 million investment is currently being made to add an additional automated box packer at Aylesbury. This upgrade will provide our customers with greater flexibility in packaging formats.Working Hours :To be discussed at interview stage.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working....Read more...
Sales calls/emails
Trade counter
Raising quotes
Processing orders
Administration
Answering the telephone
Forklift operation
Working in the yard and warehouse
Stock ordering
Training:
Trade Supplier Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
Training will take place in the workplace, with some study at home
Training Outcome:
There are good progression opportunities in the Civils & Groundworks and Builders Merchant industries after the completion of this course
Employer Description:George Lines Ltd is a specialist merchant supplying groundworks and civil engineering products, along with associated landscape materials, operating from branches in Heathrow, Aylesbury, Horsham and Maidstone. George Lines is now part of the Lords Group of companies, offering plenty of room for growth and development.
Lords Group is an equal opportunity employer that recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion. Our workplace is for everyone! The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be forward-thinking. So, bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background and come and join the Lords family.Working Hours :Monday-Friday, 7.00am - 5.00pmSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
• To advise supervision of any method/design improvements, which would enhance the quality, manufacturing process or performance of the product.• To maintain proper records of all warranty claims, test results etc. and advise the management of any significant technical problems which may arise from time to time.• To assist the goods in/despatch departments when workload demands.• To assist the assembly section when the work load demands.• To ensure all processes are performed in an efficient manner and within the agreed timescales.• To ensure all repairs are performed in an efficient manner and customer warranties / service orders are dealt with promptly.• To fulfil all requirements of your apprenticeship programme.• To comply at all times with the company’s Health & Safety policy.• To perform any other duties requested by the management of the company.Training:
1 day a week at college in Bicester.
Training Outcome:
We assign a mentor to all apprentices to help guide and advise on career paths.Previous apprentices have moved on to supervision and management roles within Manufacturing. Apprentices have also moved on to Production Engineering and QA.We will support further learning through to higher level qualifications up to apprentice-degree level.
Employer Description:De Soutter Medical specialise in the development, production and worldwide distribution of high performance powered orthopaedic tools for surgical procedures.
Our goal is to develop and produce advanced surgical cutting solutions for a rapidly changing global healthcare market.
Today, De Soutter Medical has some of the finest engineering facilities, producing a range of over 800 products, and maintaining a reputation for unrivalled customer service.Working Hours :Monday to Thursday 8:30am to 4:30pm and Friday 8:30am to 4:00pm. 30 minute lunch break.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Patience,Time Management,Interest in Engineering,Motivated,Willingness to learn....Read more...
