Engineering Apprentice (Level 3) in Telford

Are you passionate about starting your career within Engineering? Do you have an ambitious nature that strives towards high performance? Would you like to join a growing team of over 90 engineers, on a proven apprenticeship pathway? As an inclusive, forward-thinking business, we take pride in our approach to Engineering across Avara Foods and are looking for a highly competent and motivated Engineering Apprentice to be part of our high performing Engineering team at our advanced manufacturing site in Telford, Shropshire.

Purpose of the Role

As an Engineering Apprentice you will support the Engineering teams with optimising machinery output and product quality and minimise plant downtime through effective planned maintenance and reactive maintenance activities whilst maintaining a safe and healthy environment and promoting good engineering practice.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive starting salary of £25,396
• Structured apprenticeship pathway with placements across the site to ensure rounded development
• Mentoring and training provided by experienced engineers and managers
• Opportunities to develop your practical and mechanical skills from day 1
• Regular opportunities for overtime at premium rate
• Opportunities beyond completion of your Level 3 Apprenticeship to gain an engineering degree through our degree apprenticeship program
• Merging practical experience with skills-based learning, you will be attending college learning on scheduled days

What The Apprenticeship Entails

• A 4-year multi-skilled, modern apprenticeship
• Qualification will be Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Level 3
• 3 key stages to the apprenticeship
• Stage 1: Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
• Stage 2: Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering covering 750 guided learning hours
• Stage 3: Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering covering assessment of competence in the workplace

Your Key Responsibilities As An Engineering Apprentice Will Be

• Support the Engineering teams to ensure the Engineering maintenance is carried out in line with the schedule and effective and efficient corrective action is taken.
• Develop quick and effective response to breakdowns in more than one area on site, where possible identifying root cause and suggesting possible improvements to prevent further breakdowns occurring.
• Follow good engineering standards and good hygiene practice for the department.
• Ensure all activities are carried out within company and legislative health and safety guidelines, highlighting possible areas of improvement to the Engineering Shift Manager / Principal Engineer.
• Follow the communicated escalation route for unscheduled plant downtime and minimise downtime by following a good engineering practice.
• Demonstrate basic problem solving techniques to identify root cause of issues.

What We Are Looking For

As an Engineering Apprentice we are looking for a driven and ambitious person to join our team. You will have:

• Numerical and reasoning ability to meet entry level requirements for a technical apprenticeship (Functional skills L2 in Literacy and Numeracy as well as pass score in Technical Abilities Test)
• Minimum qualifications are 5 GCSE’s grade 4 or above including: Math’s, English and a science is desirable
• Practical ability to operate within a fast paced, manufacturing environment
• Self‑motivated attitude with the ability to multi‑task and thrive in a fast and busy environment
• Interpersonal communication skills to communicate with all departments at all levels
• Ability to work individually or as part of a team
• Experience in Engineering is desirable but not essential

Who are we, and what do we do?

Avara Foods is one of the UK’s leading food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to the country’s major supermarkets and well-known restaurants. We own and manage our entire supply chain, from farms to factory and all the way to the customer door - meaning we have careers that cover a whole range of functions. We have major processing sites across England and Wales, and an agricultural network of over 350 farms, spanning from North Yorkshire to the South Coast and Wales.

What happens after you apply for this role?

After you’ve applied, you’ll be contacted in due course by a Resourcing Officer at our Telford Office, to discuss your application and CV further. There’ll also be a chance for you to ask us any questions you may have about the role. If you have any questions regarding this role before this stage, please email us at careers@avarafoods.co.uk If you’re ready to work in a dynamic environment alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, apply today! We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.