Multi-Skilled Engineering Apprentice - Langport

Your main responsibilities involve maintaining machinery and equipment specific to meat processing. This includes conducting planned and predictive maintenance to ensure optimal production levels, responding to breakdowns promptly, and identifying faults in meat processing equipment You actively contribute to machinery changeovers and set-ups, manufacturing and repairing component parts, and supporting continuous improvement projects Decommissioning and commissioning meat processing equipment, as well as participating in technical performance reviews, are integral aspects of your duties Your role emphasises adherence to food safety regulations, health and safety standards, and environmental considerations within the unique context of meat processing Throughout your Engineering apprenticeship, you will be working with innovative technology that’s shaping the meat industry and helping ABP be recognised as market leaders in our field

Training:
Under the guidance of the Site Engineering Manager, you'll spend dedicated blocks of learning at a national apprenticeship provider’s state-of-the-art facility within the Midlands, gaining hands-on experience and academic learning You’ll then return to the site to apply your knowledge, working closely with the on-site engineering team and a dedicated mentor Please note: The location of the training facility in Coventry in the West Midlands where you will go on a 20-week block release from September to January in Year 1, followed by three additional shorter blocks in Year 2 and Year 3. Accommodation is provided at no cost

Training Outcome:
This apprenticeship offers a gateway to a rewarding engineering career at ABP. Upon completion, you'll be equipped with extensive experience and qualifications, opening doors to various roles within the engineering field. With over 18 sites across the UK and Northern Ireland, opportunities may arise for development and grown within the business

Employer Description:
ABP Food Group is one of Europe’s leading integrated agri-food businesses, with divisions specialising in food production, pet food and renewables. Over our 70-year history, we have grown to 14,000 strong team and have built a reputation for quality and innovation. ABP UK, part of the ABP Food Group produces quality fresh and frozen beef, lamb and frozen meat-free products to some of the nations leading supermarkets and restaurants, including a number of Michelin Star establishments!

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday (with specific timings to be confirmed at interview) with progression onto the Engineering shift-pattern.

Skills:
Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Team working