Engineer Apprentice

Carlsberg; Rugby; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical options

Life Assurance

Company bonus scheme

Access to 24/7 GP services

Enhances pension contributions

Generous holiday

High street discounts

Job summary

Carlsberg Britvic seeks an Engineering Apprentice for a four-year program combining college study with site-based training across our Northampton/Rugby locations. You will start with full-time college study, progressing to hands-on maintenance and a Level 3 Mechatronics apprenticeship, with a Level 4 HNC top-up in years 3–4.

Year 1 is college-based in Coventry, followed by integrated practical work on site from Year 2 onward.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in engineering and manufacturing.
• Practical mindset and willingness to build skills.
• Curiosity and logical problem solving.
• Clear communication and teamwork.
• Commitment to learning and personal growth.

Responsibilities

• Complete college and apprenticeship requirements with progress records.
• Work safely and follow health, safety and quality standards.
• Develop mechanical, electrical, controls and automation skills under supervision.
• Support technicians with maintenance and fault-finding.
• Record maintenance work and parts used in systems.

Skills

Interest in engineering

Practical mindset

Curiosity

Clear communication

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Education

Five GCSEs (4–9) including Maths English Science

Tools

None

Job description

Job Title: Engineering Apprentice

Location: Northampton, NN1 1PZ OR Rugby, CV21 1HA. Travel to MGTS, Coventry (CV1 2JG) is required

Salary per annum: £24,700 with annual salary review

Working Hours: Monday–Friday

Year 1: full-time college study

Years 2–4: site-based practical training with college day release

Year 4: Potential introduction of shift patterns, including night shifts.

Extensive Benefits, including but not limited to:

• Private Medical options
• Life Assurance
• Company bonus scheme
• Access to 24/7 GP services
• Enhances pension contributions
• Generous holiday
• Access to a range of high street discounts

Carlsberg Britvic is a dynamic multi-beverage business, home to some of the UK's best-known beers and soft drinks. Formed in January 2025, the business brings together an extensive portfolio across beer, low and no alcohol, and soft drinks, including brands such as Carlsberg Danish Pilsner, 1664, Robinsons, Tango, J2O, Fruit Shoot, London Essence, Plenish and Jimmy’s Iced Coffee, alongside licensed favourites including Pepsi MAX, 7UP, Lipton Ice Tea, Rockstar and Gatorade.

With five production facilities and 16 depots across the UK, Carlsberg Britvic is focused on great service, innovation, people development, and making a positive impact for communities and the planet.

About the role:

Our 4-year Engineering Apprenticeship program will give you the technical knowledge, practical skills and workplace experience needed to build a career as a multi-skilled engineer in a busy manufacturing environment. You will work towards a Level 3 Mechatronics Maintenance Technician apprenticeship, followed by a Level 4 HNC top-up during Years 3 and 4.

Your first year will be spent studying with MGTS (Midland Group Training Services Limited), based in Coventry (CV1 2JG), building solid mechanical, electrical and engineering foundations before moving into site-based learning.

From Year 2 onwards, you will combine practical experience within our Engineering team with day-release study.

Depending on your location to the college, you may be expected to live away from home during your first year in accommodation close to the college. This will be arranged and funded by the business.

During college holidays, practical training will continue at the employing site, providing further opportunities to gain hands‑on engineering experience and develop technical skills.

The role will initially operate on day shifts Monday to Friday. In Year 4, as you prepare to transition into a permanent engineering role, you are likely to move onto a site shift pattern, which may include night shifts.

Role Responsibilities:

• Complete all college, apprenticeship and HNC learning requirements, keeping your portfolio and development records up to date.
• Work safely at all times and follow site requirements for health, safety, food safety, quality, hygiene and the environment.
• Build practical mechanical, electrical, controls and automation skills through supervised tasks and structured training.
• Support Engineering Technicians with planned and preventative maintenance, fault-finding, repairs and production-line breakdowns.
• Learn to use maintenance systems accurately, including recording work completed and parts used.
• Take part in structured problem‑solving, root cause analysis and continuous improvement activity to improve equipment reliability, efficiency and performance.
• Support shutdown activity, equipment inspections and the upkeep of engineering standards, procedures and work areas.
• Work collaboratively with Engineering, Operations and other site teams, asking questions and learning from experienced colleagues.
• Be responsible for your development, respond positively to feedback and demonstrate increasing self‑sufficiency throughout the programme.

Experience and Key Attributes:

You do not need to be a qualified engineer or have previous engineering experience. We are looking for people with the interest, potential and commitment to learn.

• A genuine interest in engineering, manufacturing and understanding how things work.
• A practical mindset and a readiness to build practical skills.
• Curiosity and a logical approach to solving problems.
• Clear communication and the ability to work well with others.
• An openness to learning, feedback, and ongoing personal growth.
• Consistency, self‑motivation and the ability to meet deadlines while following instructions and safe working practices.
• Willingness and ability to attend college full time in Year 1, including living away from home where required.
• Willingness to work a shift pattern, potentially including nights, during Year 4 and in a future permanent engineering role.

Qualifications required:

• Five GCSEs at grades 4–9 (A*–C), or equivalent, including Maths, English and a science subject.
• Applicants must be aged 18 or over by the start of the second year of the apprenticeship in August 2028 to meet on‑site health and safety requirements.
• Must have been a UK resident for at least 3 years by the start of the apprenticeship.

Next steps & Recruitment process:

Application Deadline: Please apply no later than 31st of December 2026

Telephone Interviews: Will be conducted between 1st of November 2026 till 29th of January 2027

Assessment Centres & Interviews: will be held in person on either Wednesday 17th February 2027 or Tuesday 2nd March 2027 at Aventine Way, Glebe Farm Industrial Estate, Rugby, CV21 1HA, United Kingdom.

Start Date: August 2027

College Enrolment date: Early September 2027

Our commitment to diversity, equity & inclusion

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences - including those of different races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, religions, and socioeconomic statuses. We actively seek to create a safe and inclusive environment for all of our colleagues, where diverse perspectives are welcomed, and inclusive practices are embedded in everything we do.

We are ready to support accessibility needs, to ensure a fair and equitable experience for all candidates, so please do let us know if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process.

Our commitment to diversity equity & inclusion

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences - including those of different races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, religions, and socioeconomic statuses. We actively seek to create a safe and inclusive environment for all of our colleagues, where diverse perspectives are welcomed, and inclusive practices are embedded in everything we do.

We are happy to support accessibility needs, to ensure a fair and equitable experience for all candidates, so please do let us know if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process.