Apprentice Mechanical Engineer (18+)

Zeelandia UK Ltd; Wigan; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 Days Holidays + bank holidays

Full on-the-job training with experienced mentors

Pathway to a secure engineering career

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in the UK is seeking an enthusiastic Apprentice Mechanical Engineer. This role offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic environment while working towards a nationally recognised engineering qualification. Ideal candidates will have a genuine interest in mechanical engineering, good communication skills, and GCSEs in relevant subjects. Join us for a rewarding career path in engineering.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or over.
• Eager to learn and ready to work hard.
• Ability to follow health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintenance, repair, and installation of equipment.
• Learn to troubleshoot mechanical faults.
• Support planned preventive maintenance schedules.

Skills

Genuine interest in mechanical engineering

Practical problem-solving mindset

Good communication skills

Team player

Education

GCSEs in Maths, English and Science – minimum Grade 4/C

Job description

Holidays - 21 Days + bank holidays

Are you hands-on, curious about how things work, and ready to kickstart a career in mechanical engineering? Join us as an Apprentice Mechanical Engineer in our fast-paced food manufacturing facility, where no two days are the same.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individual who is eager to learn, work hard, and grow with us. You'll gain hands-on experience maintaining and improving machinery used in high-speed food production, while working towards a recognised engineering qualification.

Job requirements

• Assisting with maintenance, repair, and installation of mechanical equipment and production lines.
• Learning to troubleshoot mechanical faults and support efficient operation of machinery.
• Supporting planned preventive maintenance (PPM) schedules.
• Working closely with experienced engineers and cross-functional teams on-site.
• Following health and safety standards and quality control processes.
• Must be 18 or over

Do you have :

• A genuine interest in mechanical engineering and how machines work.
• A practical, problem-solving mindset.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths, English and Science – minimum Grade 4/C
• A team player with good communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and take on new challenges.

What will you gain :

• A nationally recognised engineering apprenticeship qualification.
• Full on-the-job training with experienced mentors.
• Real-world experience in a leading food manufacturing environment.
• A pathway to a rewarding and secure engineering career.