Workshop Technician – Path to Multi-Skilled Engineer

GA Pet Food; Bretherton; Remote; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

GA Pet Food at Plocks Farm is offering an Engineering Apprenticeship track aimed at becoming a qualified Multi-Skilled Engineer. The successful candidate will engage in scheduled and reactive maintenance, including basic mechanical work, welding, brazing, fabrication, and mobile equipment maintenance.

Tasks will be documented in the CMMS to support smooth GA operations. Start with internal training, with potential for external qualifications in the future; a clear pathway to professional

Qualifications

• Willing to pursue an Engineering Apprenticeship starting in 2027.
• Basic mechanical knowledge and a hands-on mindset.
• Confident to work independently and take ownership of tasks.
• Familiar with workshop environments and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and reactive maintenance tasks in the workshop.
• Carry out basic mechanical work, welding, brazing and fabrication on mobile equipment.
• Report tasks and maintenance through the CMMS to ensure GA runs smoothly.
• Assist mechanical and electrical engineers with day-to-day tasks.
• Maintain workshop hygiene and conduct audits when required.

Job description

GA Pet Food at Plocks Farm is offering an Engineering Apprenticeship track aimed at becoming a qualified Multi-Skilled Engineer. The successful candidate will engage in scheduled and reactive maintenance, including basic mechanical work, welding, brazing, fabrication, and mobile equipment maintenance.

Tasks will be documented in the CMMS to support smooth GA operations. Start with internal training, with potential for external qualifications in the future; a clear pathway to professional