Engineering Apprentice

ZipRecruiter; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company is offering an Engineering Apprenticeship in Nottingham. This full-time role focuses on practical learning and skill development in engineering within a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will be naturally inquisitive, safety-aware, and eager to learn from experienced mentors. Benefits include competitive salary, 35 days annual leave, and health support programs.

Benefits

35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays

Refer a friend scheme

Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme

Grocery Aid

Boparan Restaurant Group Discount (50% off)

Cycle2Work Scheme

Qualifications

• You should be naturally inquisitive and health & safety aware.
• Willing to learn from others and enjoy practical, hands-on work.
• Self-motivated with a strong focus on safety and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Follow a structured apprenticeship journey with support from mentors.
• Shadow engineers and learn equipment usage and processes.
• Take the lead on tasks while observing safety standards.

Skills

Enthusiastic about engineering and manufacturing

Strong communication skills

Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Logical thinker with a desire to understand how things work

Job description

Job Description

Engineering Apprentice
Location: The Pizza Factory, Nottingham
Role Type: Full-time, Monday - Friday and then including shift work after initial training
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

About Us

Join 2 Sisters Food Group, one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, with an annual turnover exceeding £3 billion and around 13,000 employees across 16 sites. We are a key supplier in poultry, chilled, and bakery sectors, producing household favourites for top UK retailers such as Aldi, Asda, Lidl, M&S, Tesco and many more.

Our Nottingham site, known as The Pizza Factory, is a high-performing facility known for quality, innovation, and a strong team culture.

About the Role

We're offering an exciting 3-year Engineering Apprenticeship leading to a Level 3 NVQ in Electrical/Mechanical Maintenance. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants a hands-on career in engineering within a busy manufacturing environment.

This apprenticeship is a mix of on-the-job training and college-based learning (either weekly release or block sessions). In your first 3 to 4 months, you'll work Monday to Friday to familiarise yourself with the site and processes. After this, you'll move onto shift-based work, shadowing and learning directly from experienced engineering mentors.

Apprenticeship Journey

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  Year 1 - Focused on shadowing and learning the basics of the site, equipment, processes, and team.




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  Year 2 - Begin to support engineers with tasks, learning how to identify and prepare tools, and understanding how to approach jobs methodically.




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  Year 3 - Hands-on experience increases. You'll start taking the lead on tasks while being observed by your mentor, who will support you in growing your independence and problem-solving skills.

About You

We're looking for someone with a genuine interest in engineering and the drive to work in a hands-on manufacturing environment. You should be naturally inquisitive, health & safety aware, and willing to learn from others.

You'll succeed in this role if you:

• Enjoy practical, hands-on work




• Are methodical and eager to ask questions




• Are self-motivated




• Have a strong focus on safety and teamwork

Key Skills

• Enthusiastic about engineering and manufacturing




• Strong communication skills




• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment




• Logical thinker with a desire to understand how things work

We are looking for this person to start and be included in the September intake.

Benefits

• 35 days annual leave inclusive of the bank holidays




• Refer a friend scheme




• Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme & Grocery Aid (confidential support available year-round)




• Boparan Restaurant Group Discount (50% off for you and family)




• Cycle2Work Scheme

Why Join Us?

As part of 2 Sisters Food Group, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career in one of the UK's largest food manufacturing businesses. We prioritise development and promotion from within, giving you a clear path to grow beyond your apprenticeship.

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