Apprentice engineering technician

Working on a manufacturing site - our Traditional yet innovative Hereford Ciderie is the Go-To Brewery for HEINEKEN UK.

You will work towards a Level 3 Food and Drink Engineering Maintenance Apprenticeship standard.

Your apprenticeship will cover topics such as:

Mechanical maintenance Electrical maintenance Materials science Control systems Instrumentation Fluid and thermodynamics Servos and variable speed drives Continuous improvement Food safety and quality

Training:

Formal training is delivered at HWGTA, located at Holmer Road, Hereford HR4 9SX.

Level 3 comprises of:

Duration approximately 40-45 months.

Year 1:

Between 22–39 weeks are spent at HWGTA Training Centre developing practical engineering skills, alongside one day per week in the classroom, completing the theoretical elements of the EAL Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering

Year 2:

Predominantly based in your company, returning to the Training Centre one day per week to continue and complete the specialised elements of their Level 3 Diploma (Development Knowledge)

Years 3 - 4:

Based full-time in your company, developing practical skills and knowledge in preparation for the End Point Assessment to gain your Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Level 3 qualification

Training Outcome:
Engineering Technician, and then progress through the Engineering Team (Maintenance Planner, Automation Engineer, Maintenance Development Engineer)

Employer Description:

We’re proud to be the UK’s leading pub, cider, and beer business. With over 2,200 colleagues employed across the UK, we offer fantastic opportunities for people with talent and drive. From brewing to sales and marketing, from logistics to finance, IT and HR - there’s much more to our business than you might imagine.

Working Hours :
A blend of day and shift work throughout the apprenticeship. Starting on days but then moving to shift to maximise learning - and back to days to prepare for End Point Assessment.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative