Engineering Apprentice (Mechatronics)

We’re seeking an astute, ambitious Engineering Apprentice to join our dynamic team based just outside of Leominster.  Duties will include:

Working closely with the Maintenance leads to support and maintain key business systems on site Supporting maintenance functions for production, IT and other equipment where necessary Coaching and encouraging equipment owners to do basic mechanical tasks Develop and grow into a role to provide engineering expertise and support to reduce or eliminate downtime Resolving mechanical breakdowns Carrying out planned maintenance and defect close-out

Training:

Formal training is delivered at HWGTA, located in Hereford (HR4 9SX). 

Level 3 comprises of:

Duration approximately 40-45 months.

Years 1/2 is a combination of off-the-job training at HWGTA Training Centre, as well as training on site with your employer. This includes 26-42 weeks within the training Centre plus 1 day per week in a classroom setting to cover practical and theory aspects and complete EAL Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering - Development Knowledge.

Years 3/4 based full-time in the company, developing skills in preparation for the end-point assessment to gain your L3 Mechatronics qualification.

You will receive monthly visits from your assigned Learning and Development Specialist, who will set your work, monitor your development and wellbeing, and discuss training sessions. They will also prepare you for your End Point Assessment.

Additional training for functional skills in English and maths will be undertaken if needed.

There is also a five-day teambuilding residential trip that is held in the spring of each year, offered to all apprentices on the programme.

Training Outcome:

May lead to a permanent position for the right candidate.

Employer Description:
KP Snacks is home to some of the most iconic British snack brands including; McCoy’s, Hula Hoops, KP Nuts, POM-BEAR, Skips, Space Raiders, Discos, Nik Naks, Wheat Crunchies, Penn State, Roysters, Brannigans, Frisps & Butterkist,Whole Earth, and at our Leominster site, Tyrrells Potato crisps. We also produce many fantastic products for the UK’s leading retailers. We are proud that millions of people enjoy our snacks, every day! We employ around 2,400 people in the UK across our production sites and our head office in Slough, Berkshire. KP Snacks is also proud to be part of the Intersnack Group, Europe’s leading producer of savoury snacks, operating in around 30 European countries. At KP Snacks we are passionate about people and proud of the exciting, rewarding careers we offer. We’re always on the lookout for talented and self-motivated individuals to bring added expertise and enthusiasm to our growing business.

Working Hours :
Eventual Rotational Shift pattern (12 h days/nights, on a four on, four off pattern).

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Team working,Positive attitude,Reliability,Self-motivated,Committed to develop