Engineering Apprenticeship

Myton Food Group; Bradford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company is offering a 4-year Engineering Apprenticeship starting on August 3rd, 2026, based in Bradford. The program includes hands-on training in mechanical and electrical engineering maintenance, paid education, and valuable experience working with industry experts. Candidates must be over 16 years old, with strong maths and science grades. Enjoy a competitive salary, extensive development opportunities, and benefits like discounts and health wellness programs.

Benefits

Six weeks' holiday

15% store discount

Career progression opportunities

Subsidised staff canteen

Free parking

Market-leading pension and life assurance

Healthcare and well-being benefits

Qualifications

• Must be aged 16 or over living within 30 miles of Huddersfield.
• Must have strong knowledge of food safety and compliance.
• Willingness to stay away from home for up to 20 weeks at a time.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting and repairing equipment.
• Learning about electrical and mechanical systems.
• Assisting in equipment installation and upgrades.
• Participating in continuous improvements.
• Conducting preventative maintenance tasks.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Desire to learn

Can-do attitude

Education

Minimum level 5 (Grade B) in Maths

Minimum level 4 (Grade C) in English and Science

Job description

More About The Role

Engineer your future with Myton Food Group! Applications now open for our 2026 cohort starting on 3rd August 2026.

We’ve got the perfect recipe for your success! Join our Engineering Apprenticeship at Myton Food Group and embark on a journey of learning, growth and innovation. You’ll earn whilst you learn and get your qualifications at no cost to you, gaining great skills and experience along the way. All we need from you is a desire to learn and a passion for engineering.

For the last 10 years we have continued to recruit and invest in our Engineering Apprenticeship Scheme and to date we have recruited over 150 candidates who are either on their journey to becoming a Multi‑Skilled Engineer or have successfully completed their course and are working in one of our 17 Manufacturing sites.

Your daily tasks will include:

• Troubleshooting and repairing equipment
• Learning about electrical and mechanical systems
• Assisting in equipment installation and upgrades
• Participating in continuous improvements
• Conducting preventative maintenance tasks

By the end of your apprenticeship, you will:

• Be trained in both mechanical and electrical engineering maintenance
• Completed a Level 3 Diploma in Food and Drink Engineering Maintenance
• Have strong knowledge of food safety, compliance and processing
• Achieve the OAL Level 3 Diploma in Food and Drink Engineering Maintenance
• Obtain the Certificate of Apprenticeship – FDQ Food and Drink Engineering Maintenance Award
• Acquaint yourself with the 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations (2382‑22)
• Acquire Food Safety Level 2
• Acquire HACCP Level 2
• Acquire Health & Safety Level 2

About You

In order to be considered for our engineering apprenticeship, you must:

• Be aged 16 or over and living within 30 miles of the college in Huddersfield, or 18 or over if living more than 30 miles from the college
• Have achieved a minimum of level 5 (Grade B) in Maths and Level 4 (Grade C) in English and Science
• Be able to stay away from home for up to 20 weeks at a time

You’ll have a passion for engineering and a strong desire to learn; problem‑solving skills with a can‑do attitude that will get you far in our sites with a willingness to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in.

As an apprentice you will be training at Kirklees College’s multi‑million pound Process Manufacturing Centre in Huddersfield, which offers industry standard equipment and was the first centre of its kind to offer Food and Drink manufacturing apprenticeships in Northern England.

This is a 4‑year apprenticeship scheme and will include residential block release (up to 20 weeks away from home) for studies and exams.

Our apprentice scheme offers a very competitive salary and benefits package. Not only that, you will have continued development and support through our mentoring and buddy system, offering you the tools to succeed and grow with our business.

The closing date for applications will be Sunday 1st March, and should you be progressed a member of the resourcing team will be in touch to share further details. You will then be asked to complete a short Google form in order to be progressed.

Why you’ll love it here:

• Learn from the best in the business, and receive one‑on‑one guidance from our current expert engineers and managers
• Join a diverse and collaborative team that loves what they do
• Earn whilst you learn, not only will you be gaining invaluable skills and knowledge, but you’ll also be earning a competitive salary at the same time
• We invest £250 k a year into training for our Engineering Team. We want you to keep growing and developing with engineering advancements!
• It doesn’t just end once your apprenticeship finishes – we offer further development programmes as a pipeline to progression in our business.

In return for your hard work, we will offer you:

• Six weeks' holiday (including bank holidays)
• 15 % discount in our stores available from the day you join us
• An additional 10 % discount card for a friend or family member
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Subsidised staff canteen
• Free parking
• Market‑leading pension and life assurance
• Healthcare/Well‑being benefits, including Aviva Digital GP
• Morrisons MyPerks with discounts at high‑street shops, cinemas and gyms, and lots more

About The Company

You’ll find a great big welcome here at Myton Food Group – the part of our business that looks after manufacturing, whilst maintaining strong roots within Morrisons Supermarkets.

At Myton Food Group, we have a legacy to be proud of. We’re British farming’s biggest single direct customer. We buy from highly valued suppliers. And we’re passionate about the quality of our food. Today, we have 19 manufacturing sites across the UK, where we pack and process fresh meats and fish, savoury and sweet pies, fruit and veg, flower bouquets, bread and lots more.

We really do stand out in the world of food manufacturing. But what we’re especially proud of is the way we all get stuck in and work as a team, in partnership across our supply chain. Read more about what we do at our Myton Food Group website.