Engineering Apprentice

ichiban UK Limited; Stowmarket; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

ichiban UK Limited in Suffolk is offering an Engineering Apprenticeship to learn installation, maintenance, fault-finding and repair of production equipment alongside skilled engineers.

The programme combines on-the-job training with college study through REAGIT UK LTD. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 5.00pm, for a duration of around 2 years 4 months, with a pathway to a permanent role on successful completion.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/C or higher.
• T Level/Level 2 qualifications in engineering preferred.
• A level in engineering or equivalent beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planned preventive maintenance on production machinery.
• Support engineers with fault finding and repairs.
• Learn to operate engineering tools and diagnostic techniques safely.
• Help install and commission new machinery.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Follow health, safety and food safety standards at all times.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Organisation

Problem solving

Administrative

Number skills

Team working

Initiative

Education

GCSE English 4/C

GCSE Maths 4/C

A Level Engineering 4/C

T Level Engineering 4/C

Level 2 in Engineering Pass/Merit/Distinction

Tools

REAGIT UK LTD Apprenticeship Tools

Job description

Introduction

Ichiban UK is a privately owned sushi manufacturer producing own label and branded sushi for the UK market.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Engineering team, where you'll gain valuable hands‑on experience maintaining and improving the equipment that keeps our production areas running efficiently.

About the Employer

ichiban UK is a privately owned sushi manufacturer producing premium own label and branded sushi for the UK market. We have been one of the UK's largest sushi producers for almost two decades and moved to our current site in Earl Stonham, Suffolk in 2007. Operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, we are a well-equipped and heavily invested site that specialises in the art of making sushi for leading UK retailers and supermarkets.
What ichiban means is 'number one' in Japanese, and that's what we always aim to be! We employ over 450 staff on our site from Production Operatives to Engineers, which allows us to complete the whole process of manufacturing from start to finish here in Suffolk.

What You'll Do

As an Engineering Apprentice, you'll work alongside skilled engineers to learn how to install, maintain, fault-find and repair a wide range of manufacturing equipment. You'll gain practical experience in both mechanical and electrical engineering, developing the knowledge and skills needed for a successful engineering career.

What you'll be doing

• Assisting with planned preventative maintenance on production machinery and equipment
• Supporting engineers with fault finding, repairs and breakdown response
• Learning how to safely use engineering tools, equipment and diagnostic techniques
• Helping to install and commission new machinery and equipment
• Completing engineering documentation and maintenance records accurately
• Following health and safety procedures and food safety standards at all times
• Working with the engineering team to identify opportunities for continuous improvement
• Attending college/training as part of your apprenticeship programme and applying your learning in the workplace

Training Outcome

It is intended that - providing you successfully complete your apprenticeship - you will become a permanent member of staff.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Team working
• Initiative

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - Grade 4/C
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - Grade 4/C
• Desired - A Level - Engineering - Grade 4/C
• Essential - T Level - Engineering - Grade 4/C
• Desired - Level 2 in Engineering - Engineering - Pass/ Merit or Distinction

Course Information

Course: Engineering maintenance technician - dual discipline (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Engineering and manufacturing

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 5.00pm.

Expected Duration: 2 Years 4 Months

Training Provider: REAGIT UK LTD