Food and Drink Maintenance Engineer Apprentice

You will receive guidance from BMET as you work towards your qualification, applying your newly acquired skills on site. During your apprenticeship, you will also have a dedicated workplace mentor to support you throughout. On a daily basis, you will be involved in

Carrying out scheduled maintenance on production machinery and equipment, such as conveyors, ovens, mixers, and packaging lines. Following maintenance schedules to ensure equipment reliability and minimise breakdowns. Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults on a wide range of food production machinery. Using tools and diagnostic equipment to identify problems and carry out repairs. Responding to breakdowns on the production line to minimise downtime. Assisting with the installation of new equipment and machinery. Supporting the commissioning process to ensure new equipment is fully operational and safe. Working as part of a team to identify areas for improvement in machinery performance and reliability. Implementing small engineering projects to improve efficiency, reduce waste, or enhance safety. Following strict food safety, hygiene, and health and safety procedures in line with industry regulations and Samworth Brothers’ policies. Ensuring all work is carried out in a clean and safe manner to protect product quality. Completing maintenance records, job sheets, and compliance documentation accurately. Using computerised maintenance management systems (CMMS) to log work. Attending off-the-job training sessions, either at a partner college or training provider. Studying towards the Level 3 apprenticeship standard, including both practical and theoretical learning. Working alongside experienced engineers and production staff. Communicating effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and managers.

 

Training:
Training will be delivered at James Watt BMet College in Great Barr, Birmingahm as part of the programme. Apprentices attend college in six-week blocks, three times a year, over the duration of the course. This block release format allows apprentices to focus fully on their studies during college periods, before returning to Samworth Brothers to apply what they have learned in the workplace.

Training Outcome:
Excellent opportunities for career progression and long-term development within the company. At the end of the programme, you’ll achieve a Level 3 Diploma in Food and Drink Maintenance Engineering. This is a cutting-edge qualification created by industry experts and Samworth Brothers are proud to be part of the trailblazing group that designed this standard, ensuring it’s built for the industry, by the industry.

Employer Description:

We are a fourth-generation family business producing high quality chilled and ambient foods enjoyed by millions of people across the UK every day. We employ over 10,000 people in well-invested, modern food manufacturing sites around the country. 

At Samworth Brothers we feel strongly about our purpose – ‘We do GOOD things with GREAT food’ and as a business we seek to be a long-term force for good. Our purpose is underpinned by a strong set of values that sets out how we behave as a business and with each other.

We take pride in the family feel that exists within our businesses and work together to make things happen. We can offer you the stability of a wider group, as well the opportunities that that offers, if you wish to progress your career with us. We are family and we would like to invite you to be part of this and support our teams in delivering great products to all our customers.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness,Engineering