Apprentices for 2026

Kimberly Clark; Barrow-upon-Humber; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm is looking for apprentices for their Mechanical/Electrical/Process Engineering apprenticeship program starting on September 7, 2026. This 4-year program includes training at Kimberly Clark and will prepare you for a career in maintenance and operations. You will gain essential engineering skills, work alongside professionals, and complete qualifications in engineering maintenance. Ideal applicants will have strong communication skills and a passion for engineering. Opportunities for hands-on learning and development await you.

Responsibilities

• Observe, learn, and understand a wide range of engineering skills.
• Demonstrate skills and processes as training progresses.
• Maintain a portfolio recording projects and skills.

Skills

Safety consciousness

Team player

Excellent communication skills

Technical mindset

Attention to detail

Education

Grade C / 4 or above in Maths, English and Science or craft subject

Job description

Apprentices for 2026 Job Description

Mechanical/ Electrical/ Process Engineering Apprenticeship

Location - Barrow Mill, Cumbria

Apprenticeship start date - 7th September 2026

A Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician apprenticeship standard maintains the safety, integrity and effective operation of plant and equipment in the energy and utilities, nuclear, food and drink, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics industries and more.

The EUIAS provides the robust end point assessment engineering technician apprenticeship to level 3 standard

You will train as an engineering apprentice technician and undertake a structured training program of academic study, shop floor and workshop work to gain the required skills and knowledge.

During your training you will work towards an apprenticeship standard in Engineering maintenance and achieve the qualifications relevant to your role.

What the 4 year program will look like:

Year 1

Your initial training will be spent between Kimberly-Clark and Gen2’s skill centres to introduce basic engineering skills in a safe and controlled environment under the supervision of the instructors.

You will also spend one day a week working towards your national diploma.

Year 2, 3 & 4

Taking the valuable skills gained in your first year you will transfer into the manufacturing environment and work alongside technicians and engineers, becoming an integral part of the team solving real problems. A dedicated supervisor and mentor will ensure you develop at a fast and effective pace to maximise your individual capability and achievement. A working day may include manufacturing components for repair on breakdowns, maintenance of equipment both scheduled and breakdowns, fault finding and cooperating with the asset teams to ensure work is carried out to a high standard.

You will continue to spend one day a week off site working towards your National Diploma (Year 2) and Higher National Certificate (Years 3 & 4).

Key Duties

• Observing, learning, and understanding a wide range of engineering skills and processes while under the instruction of skilled technical staff.
• To be able to demonstrate these skills and processes as the training period progresses by working independently or with a team, to undertake tasks as instructed and increasing overall contribution to the asset.
• Learning and understanding the importance of health and safety within the workplace environment.
• To learn and develop skills from verbal instructions and drawings to a high standard to maintain plant and equipment and to keep it in good repair.
• To maintain a portfolio over the duration of the apprenticeship period, recording projects that have been undertaken and the skills learned, including any additional qualifications gained.

After 4 years of training, you will take an End Point Assessment to complete your apprenticeship.

Requirements:

• You will be expected or already have achieved a Grade C / 4 or above in Maths, English and a Science or craft subject.
• You will be safety conscious and a team player.
• You must have excellent communication skills.
• Be technically minded.
• Be passionate about engineering.
• Have a keen eye for detail.

Primary Location: Barrow Mill
Additional Locations:
Worker Type: Employee
Worker Sub-Type: Regular
Time Type: Full time