Engineering Apprentice - Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire

Job Description

Engineering Apprentice - Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire, GB, HU1 1AA

We are Reckitt. Reckitt is a global leader in health, hygiene, and home products, with trusted brands like Lysol, Dettol, Gaviscon, and Nurofen. We are committed to improving the lives of our consumers through innovation, sustainability, and world-class products. At Reckitt, we foster an environment of learning and development, and we’re excited to offer an apprenticeship that will help launch your career in engineering.

Manufacturing

Our supply chain is the backbone of our business. It’s how we get our trusted products to people all over the world, safely and efficiently. And it’s our talented and passionate teams that make this happen.

If you’re looking for a career in supply chain, there’s no better place to be than Reckitt. We offer a variety of exciting opportunities in all areas of the supply chain, from planning and procurement to manufacturing and logistics.

About the role: Are you passionate about engineering and eager to gain hands-on experience in a state-of-the-art production and process environment? Reckitt's Engineering Apprenticeship provides an incredible opportunity to learn from some of the best in the industry while working with cutting-edge technology in our advanced production facilities.

You’ll be part of a dynamic engineering team, helping to maintain and optimize our production processes, while gaining practical experience in both mechanical and electrical systems.

Your responsibilities:

1. Assist in the maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of production equipment and machinery.
2. Support the engineering team in monitoring and improving production processes to ensure efficiency, quality, and safety.
3. Gain hands-on experience with automated systems, PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), and other cutting-edge technologies used in our manufacturing environment.
4. Collaborate with the engineering team on preventive maintenance tasks to reduce downtime and improve equipment reliability.
5. Participate in process improvement projects, helping identify and implement solutions to enhance productivity.
6. Help troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues in the production and process areas.
7. Assist in the installation, calibration, and testing of new equipment and machinery.
8. Document and report on maintenance activities, system performance, and any issues that arise during production.
9. Follow all safety guidelines and procedures to maintain a safe working environment.
10. Participate in training and development activities to expand your technical knowledge and skills in industrial engineering.

The experience we’re looking for:

1. A motivated and curious individual with a keen interest in engineering, especially in manufacturing and process technologies.
2. Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically and act decisively.
3. A practical, hands-on approach to learning and a passion for working with mechanical and electrical systems.
4. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to work well within a team.
5. Proactive and enthusiastic, with the drive to learn and continuously improve.
6. Previous experience or a background in engineering (e.g., school projects, internships, or coursework) is a plus, but not essential.
7. Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic production environment.

What we offer: We support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way. We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market.

Through our global share plans, we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognize, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.

Equality: We recognize that in real life, great people don’t always 'tick all the boxes'. That’s why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don’t meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, age, disability, or medical condition; nationality, citizenship, and immigration status; religion, faith, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation, gender identity, expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.