Food & Drink Maintenance Engineer Apprentice

A fantastic opportunity to join the engineering team at Riverway Foods. The apprenticeship is a four-year programme where you will develop the industry skills & knowledge to become a qualified maintenance engineer which will consists of:

OAL Level 3 Diploma in Food and Drink Engineering Maintenance 18th Edition Wiring Regulations Included in the 4 years is residential engineering training at the Training Provider in Redditch, 20 weeks in year one, 14 weeks in the second year, and 6 weeks in the third year.  The fourth year is spent consolidating learning and preparing for the End Point Assessment Access at our affiliated Training Provider to the latest technology in a purpose-built training facility equipped with the very latest machinery and process control systems

What happens after you complete the apprenticeship?

On successful completion, typically our apprentices will move in to the shift engineering teams. 

As part of the engineering team you will be responsible for maintaining and improving the performance of all plant and equipment to achieve maximum machine availability targets. Through both planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown repairs you will work to minimise disruption to production targets, whilst ensuring that all equipment adheres to relevant legislation and so that a safe working environment is maintained at all times for yourself and other colleagues.

You're best suited to this opportuinity if you have:

A keen interest in developing a career within Engineering and the food industry The determination to commit to a 4 year period of study and hard work

We support and care for our apprentices by providing you with:

No tuition fees or student loans to payback after graduation Paid  accommodation An on-site mentor as well as graduated apprentices to support you Integrated technical study and work based learning In the second year of the apprenticeship your salary will increase to £24,960

Training:
OAL Level 3 Diploma in Food & Drink Maintenance Engineering Food Safety Level 2 HACCP Level 2 Health & Safety Level 3

Training Outcome:
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship an individual assessment will be undertaken to determine whether a full-time position will be offered

Employer Description:
Whether it be on a breakfast sandwich, a BBQ or served with mash, there is a good chance you will have enjoyed sausages from Riverway Foods. Now you have the chance to be part of the team responsible for crafting and delivering the best-tasting sausages in Britain, using only the highest-welfare pork from British farms. Based in Harlow in Essex and part of the wider CPC Foods Limited group, the sausages produced in the purpose-built facilities – supported by the latest technology - are distributed nationally through retail giants such as Aldi, Sainsbury’s and Tesco. The taste created by Riverway sausages – whether it be Traditional Pork, Cumberland or Caramelised Onion – is second to none.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday and between the hours of 07.00 and 16:00

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Team working,Problem solving skills,Attention to detail