Multi-Skilled Engineer Apprentice

This exciting Apprenticeship opportunity gives you hands-on experience at one of the top UK biscuit manufacturers. Your learning will take place at the Batley FBC UK site as well as Kirklees College for a fantastic opportunity to achieve a Food and Drink Maintenance Engineer, Level 3 qualification.

Key responsibilities:

Learn and observe a wide range of engineering skills and processes under the guidance of experienced engineers Gradually apply these skills independently and as part of a team, increasing your contribution as your training progresses Maintain good hygiene and care for tools, equipment, and your working area Complete all required training and coursework to a high standard to support your annual progression through the apprenticeship.
Understand and follow workplace Health & Safety procedures and develop strong communication and teamwork skills Learn how to maintain and repair workshop equipment Keep an accurate, detailed logbook of tasks, projects, and evidence (including photos) to support college and apprenticeship requirements

Training:

The successful apprentices will attend Kirklees College Engineering Centre (HD1 6AG) on a block release basis. 

College weeks:

Year 1 - 17 weeks  Year 2 - 10 weeks  Year 3 - 15 weeks 

Training Outcome:
Once you successfully complete your Apprenticeship and achieve your qualification, you’ll have the opportunity to step straight into a permanent role at one of our bakeries Shift patterns may include weekend/night shift patterns depending on which bakery the permanent role is in This is your chance to continue growing your career with us, put your new skills into action, and become a valued part of the FBC UK family

Employer Description:

FBC UK bake the UK's most incredible biscuits (we might be slightly biased, but we will leave that for you to judge). FBC UK was a match made in heaven, with two of the top UK biscuits manufacturers (Burton's Biscuits and Fox's Biscuits) coming together to create one unique, integrated company.

FBC UK are home to famous iconic brands, including Maryland, Fox's, Jammie Dodger & Rocky, to name just a few, as well as a proud manufacturing partner to some of the biggest UK retailers and household names.

The key ingredient to FBC UK’s success is people, and the passion they have for their brands. You could be the jammy to our dodger, party ring to our Fox’s or the choc-chip to our Maryland?!  We need people with innovative ideas, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the commitment to drive FBC UK to success.

The Batley site is one of the oldest and largest FBC UK sites and one of the largest employers in Kirklees, the site has a continued investment in automation to support efficiency and future growth.

FBC UK are currently the second biscuit manufacturer in the UK market with a strong ambition of becoming UK Market Leader.

Working Hours :
Monday – Friday Day Shift. In Year 3 you will be required to start working shifts which may include weekend working. Exact shifts TBC

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Can do attitude,Manual dexterity