Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer Apprentice

DAIRYGOLD FOOD INGREDIENTS (UK) LIMITED; Rothwell; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

DAIRYGOLD FOOD INGREDIENTS (UK) LIMITED is offering a four-year apprenticeship to train as a Food and Drink Maintenance Engineer (Level 3). You will learn on site at various locations, supported by qualified staff, with progression toward multiskilled responsibilities and potential further studies.

The programme includes hands-on maintenance, safety compliance, and ongoing development, culminating in continued employment in a suitable role where available.

Qualifications

• Essential GCSEs in English, Maths and Science at grade C/4 or above.
• Desirable Mech/elec - A-C minimum.

Responsibilities

• Work with qualified staff toward becoming multiskilled and responsible for tasks. Apply F & D principles, carry out checks and maintenance as planned.
• Follow H&S standards, diagnose faults, support efficiency and continuous improvement, and comply with policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Problem solving

Team working

Physical fitness

Health & Safety

Time management

Motivated

Initiative

Patience

Education

GCSE English C/4 or above

GCSE Maths C/4 or above

GCSE Science C/4 or above

Mech/elec A-C minimum

Job description

Introduction

1st yr block release, 22 weeks at NWTC.

2nd / 3rd year a mixture of shorter blocks. 12 weeks - most of your time will be spent at the employer being trained and assessed in your workplace.

The company and our Technical Training Assessor will support your time of learning offering guidance throughout.

About the Employer

• Dairygold Food Ingredients UK are part of the Dairygold Co-Operative. We are proud to be the number one cheese ingredient solutions supplier to the UK’s major food manufacturers, retailers and food service customers. Our current success and our ambitious growth plans are built on a reputation of quality and service, and we know from experience that it’s the skill and dedication of our people resources that is the key to this success.

  Dairygold is Ireland’s largest farmer-owned co-operative. Our members and employees have a committed work ethic and are proud to be part of a trusted global company.
• Crewe: we format cheese supplied from our farming Co-Operative in Ireland. We grate slice crumb cheese for our customers.
• Leeds we produce soft and liquid cheese solutions for our customers.

What You'll Do

• Working with qualified staff, you will be supervised toward being multiskilled and responsible for a range of tasks. Understand and apply F & D principles, carry out checks and maintenance outlined within planned and preventative maintenance
• Work to fault find, diagnose and carry out repair / breakdowns. Monitor and interpret data, support efficiency and continuous improvement. Follow instructions from Lead Engineers, ensure H&S standards are maintained, show due diligence and comply with company policies procedures

Training Outcome

• At the end of the apprenticeship, candidates will be suitably trained and continue their employment in a suitable role where available
• Potential continuation of education and academic studies i.e. HNC
• Continued professional development
• Further in-house and external training and development available

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Patience
• Physical fitness
• Strong focus-Health & Safety
• Good time management
• Motivated

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - C/4 or above
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - C/4 or above
• Essential - GCSE - Science - C/4 or above
• Desired - Mech/elec - Any - A-C minimum

Course Information

Course: Food and drink maintenance engineer (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Engineering and manufacturing

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: To gain experience of our site and ways of working, we would introduce taster late shifts during your apprenticeship (Initially working days from mid-3rd year you will move to rota shifts days / lates / Sunday).Support in line with site requirements.

Expected Duration: 4 Years

Training Provider: NORTH WEST TRAINING COUNCIL